Paul Kennedy No 1

MCCAUNE BRANCH· Geneva, Alabama· Built 1972· Earth· 14 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Paul Kennedy No 1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 25.4% in AL)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge683 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDAL00715

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

PAUL KENNEDY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Paul Kennedy No 1?

Paul Kennedy No 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 Paul Kennedy No 1?

Paul Kennedy No 1 is owned by PAUL KENNEDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Paul Kennedy No 1 built?

Paul Kennedy No 1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Paul Kennedy No 1?

Paul Kennedy No 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Paul Kennedy No 1?

Paul Kennedy No 1 has a dam height of 14 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.