Jenkins No 2
Key Takeaway
Jenkins No 2 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 475 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01244 |
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
W D JENKINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jenkins No 2?
Jenkins No 2 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 Jenkins No 2?
Jenkins No 2 is owned by W D JENKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jenkins No 2 built?
Jenkins No 2 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Jenkins No 2?
Jenkins No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.