Pruitt & Lacoste #1
Key Takeaway
Pruitt & Lacoste #1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 68.6% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02287 |
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
ROBIN LACOSTE & LISA PRUITT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pruitt & Lacoste #1?
Pruitt & Lacoste #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 Pruitt & Lacoste #1?
Pruitt & Lacoste #1 is owned by ROBIN LACOSTE & LISA PRUITT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pruitt & Lacoste #1 built?
Pruitt & Lacoste #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 Pruitt & Lacoste #1?
Pruitt & Lacoste #1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pruitt & Lacoste #1?
Pruitt & Lacoste #1 has a dam height of 22 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 Pruitt & Lacoste #1 last inspected?
Pruitt & Lacoste #1 was last inspected on October 22, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.