Henry Martin - Levee
Key Takeaway
Henry Martin - Levee is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 15.1% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02312 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HENRY MARTIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Henry Martin - Levee?
Henry Martin - Levee is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Henry Martin - Levee?
Henry Martin - Levee is owned by HENRY MARTIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Henry Martin - Levee built?
Henry Martin - Levee was completed in 1985, making it 41 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Henry Martin - Levee?
Henry Martin - Levee serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Henry Martin - Levee?
Henry Martin - Levee has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Henry Martin - Levee last inspected?
Henry Martin - Levee was last inspected on May 20, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.