State Cattle Ranch #10

LIMESTONE CREEK· Greene, Alabama· Built 1973· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

State Cattle Ranch #10 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 39.7% in AL)
Dam Length3,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDAL02171

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
Last Inspection: September 4, 1975
State Regulated: No

Ownership

STATE OF ALABAMA

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of State Cattle Ranch #10?

State Cattle Ranch #10 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 State Cattle Ranch #10?

State Cattle Ranch #10 is owned by STATE OF ALABAMA (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was State Cattle Ranch #10 built?

State Cattle Ranch #10 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 State Cattle Ranch #10?

State Cattle Ranch #10 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 State Cattle Ranch #10?

State Cattle Ranch #10 has a dam height of 16 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 State Cattle Ranch #10 last inspected?

State Cattle Ranch #10 was last inspected on September 4, 1975. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.