Hughes No 1
Key Takeaway
Hughes No 1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 59.3% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,005 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00719 |
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
J A HUGHES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hughes No 1?
Hughes No 1 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 Hughes No 1?
Hughes No 1 is owned by J A HUGHES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hughes No 1 built?
Hughes No 1 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Hughes No 1?
Hughes No 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hughes No 1?
Hughes No 1 has a dam height of 20 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.