Prattville Industrial Board Waste Dam

TR-ALABAMA RIVER· Autauga, Alabama· Built 1976· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Prattville Industrial Board Waste Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage496 acre-ft
Normal Storage248 acre-ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDAL01796

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

PRATTVILLE INDUSTRIAL BD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Prattville Industrial Board Waste Dam?

Prattville Industrial Board Waste 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 Prattville Industrial Board Waste Dam?

Prattville Industrial Board Waste Dam is owned by PRATTVILLE INDUSTRIAL BD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Prattville Industrial Board Waste Dam built?

Prattville Industrial Board Waste Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Prattville Industrial Board Waste Dam?

Prattville Industrial Board Waste Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

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.