Stutts Flood Control #1-2
Key Takeaway
Stutts Flood Control #1-2 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 65.6% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 271 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02431 |
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
JOHN STUTTS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stutts Flood Control #1-2?
Stutts Flood Control #1-2 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 Stutts Flood Control #1-2?
Stutts Flood Control #1-2 is owned by JOHN STUTTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stutts Flood Control #1-2 built?
Stutts Flood Control #1-2 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Stutts Flood Control #1-2?
Stutts Flood Control #1-2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Stutts Flood Control #1-2?
Stutts Flood Control #1-2 has a dam height of 21 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 Stutts Flood Control #1-2 last inspected?
Stutts Flood Control #1-2 was last inspected on August 23, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.