Kimbrell Number One
Key Takeaway
Kimbrell Number One is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00170 |
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
JOHN KIMBRELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kimbrell Number One?
Kimbrell Number One 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 Kimbrell Number One?
Kimbrell Number One is owned by JOHN KIMBRELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kimbrell Number One built?
Kimbrell Number One was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Kimbrell Number One?
Kimbrell Number One serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.