R L Mcdowell Dam
Key Takeaway
R L Mcdowell Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 70.4% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00674 |
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
R E MCDOWELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of R L Mcdowell Dam?
R L Mcdowell 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 R L Mcdowell Dam?
R L Mcdowell Dam is owned by R E MCDOWELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was R L Mcdowell Dam built?
R L Mcdowell Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 L Mcdowell Dam?
R L Mcdowell Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is R L Mcdowell Dam?
R L Mcdowell Dam has a dam height of 23 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.