Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3
Key Takeaway
Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 83.1% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 678 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00585 |
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
HOWARD GILPIN & M HOOTEN
Private
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Significant HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3?
Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3 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 Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3?
Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3 is owned by HOWARD GILPIN & M HOOTEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3 built?
Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3?
Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3?
Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3 has a dam height of 30 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.
When was Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3 last inspected?
Little Hillabee W/S Dam Site 3 was last inspected on May 11, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.