R Killough

RATTLESNAKE BRANCH· Crenshaw, Alabama· Built 1953· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

R Killough is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Max Discharge30 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDAL00077

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

MACMILLIAN-BLOEDEL INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of R Killough?

R Killough 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 R Killough?

R Killough is owned by MACMILLIAN-BLOEDEL INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was R Killough built?

R Killough was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 R Killough?

R Killough serves the following purposes: Recreation. 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.