Imp No.1
Key Takeaway
Imp No.1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 100 ft (taller than 98.5% in AL) |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 285 cfs |
| NID ID | AL83454 |
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
JIM WALTERS RESOURCES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Imp No.1?
Imp 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 Imp No.1?
Imp No.1 is owned by JIM WALTERS RESOURCES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Imp No.1?
Imp No.1 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Imp No.1?
Imp No.1 has a dam height of 100 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.