Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2
Key Takeaway
Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 93% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 2,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 433 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 641 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02045 |
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
YOUNG EST & WEISSINGER E
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2?
Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2 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 Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2?
Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2 is owned by YOUNG EST & WEISSINGER E (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2 built?
Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2?
Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2 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 Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2?
Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2 has a dam height of 47 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 Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2 last inspected?
Mush Creek W/S Dam Site 2 was last inspected on October 7, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.