High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3
Key Takeaway
High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 83.1% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 967 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,080 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00822 |
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
E R FINCHER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3?
High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3 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 High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3?
High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3 is owned by E R FINCHER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3 built?
High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3?
High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3?
High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3 has a dam height of 30 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 High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3 last inspected?
High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 3 was last inspected on April 14, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.