Henry Sims 1a
Key Takeaway
Henry Sims 1a is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02373 |
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 SIMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Henry Sims 1a?
Henry Sims 1a 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 Sims 1a?
Henry Sims 1a is owned by HENRY SIMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Henry Sims 1a built?
Henry Sims 1a was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Sims 1a?
Henry Sims 1a 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 Sims 1a?
Henry Sims 1a has a dam height of 8 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 Sims 1a last inspected?
Henry Sims 1a was last inspected on October 27, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.