Macmillan-Bloedel INC Waste Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Macmillan-Bloedel INC Waste Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 6,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01768 |
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
MACMILLAN-BLOEDEL INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Macmillan-Bloedel INC Waste Pond Dam?
Macmillan-Bloedel INC Waste Pond 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 Macmillan-Bloedel INC Waste Pond Dam?
Macmillan-Bloedel INC Waste Pond Dam is owned by MACMILLAN-BLOEDEL INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Macmillan-Bloedel INC Waste Pond Dam built?
Macmillan-Bloedel INC Waste Pond 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 Macmillan-Bloedel INC Waste Pond Dam?
Macmillan-Bloedel INC Waste Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.