Stowers Number Three Dam
Key Takeaway
Stowers Number Three Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01887 |
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
E B STOWERS ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stowers Number Three Dam?
Stowers Number Three 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 Stowers Number Three Dam?
Stowers Number Three Dam is owned by E B STOWERS ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stowers Number Three Dam built?
Stowers Number Three Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Stowers Number Three Dam?
Stowers Number Three Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.