Lahusage
Key Takeaway
Lahusage is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 244 ft |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10,126 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01212 |
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
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Lahusage?
Lahusage 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 Lahusage?
Lahusage is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lahusage built?
Lahusage was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Lahusage?
Lahusage serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.