Paul No. 3

DOLLARHIDE CREEK· Greene, Alabama· Built 1985· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Private

Key Takeaway

Paul No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 20.9% in AL)
Dam Length1,550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage183 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge800 cfs
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDAL02308

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
Last Inspection: November 7, 1985
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ELBA PAUL

Private

Nearby Dams

Paul No. 2

Greene, AL

Low Hazard 15 ft

Still Pond

Greene, AL

Low Hazard 17 ft

Taylor Pond #1

Greene, AL

Low Hazard 11 ft

Taylor Pond #4

Greene, AL

Low Hazard 12 ft

Taylor Pond #2

Greene, AL

Low Hazard 12 ft

Baumhower No. 1

Greene, AL

Low Hazard 16 ft

W A Taylor Camp Dam

Greene, AL

Low Hazard 25 ft

Hardy Lake #1

Greene, AL

Low Hazard 23 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Paul No. 3?

Paul No. 3 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 No. 3?

Paul No. 3 is owned by ELBA PAUL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Paul No. 3 built?

Paul No. 3 was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 No. 3?

Paul No. 3 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Paul No. 3?

Paul No. 3 has a dam height of 13 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 Paul No. 3 last inspected?

Paul No. 3 was last inspected on November 7, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.