Speed
Key Takeaway
Speed is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00177 |
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 L SPEED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Speed?
Speed 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 Speed?
Speed is owned by R L SPEED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Speed built?
Speed was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Speed?
Speed serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.