Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 432 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01743 |
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
MABEL BEDSOLE WARD TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake Dam?
Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake Dam 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 Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake Dam?
Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake Dam is owned by MABEL BEDSOLE WARD TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake Dam built?
Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake Dam 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 Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake Dam?
Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.