Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1
Key Takeaway
Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 82.5% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 2,598 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 746 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02289 |
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
EQUITY LIFE INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 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 Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is owned by EQUITY LIFE INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1 built?
Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1 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 Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1 has a dam height of 29 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 Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1 last inspected?
Powell Creek W/S Dam Site 1 was last inspected on July 15, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.