Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1
Key Takeaway
Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 92.5% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 952 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00612 |
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
BILLY SMITH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 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 Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is owned by BILLY SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1 built?
Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1 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 Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1 has a dam height of 46 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 Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1 last inspected?
Lost Creek W/S Dam Site 1 was last inspected on April 13, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.