Suggs
Key Takeaway
Suggs is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 2,810 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 970 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00469 |
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
WAYNE RUSSELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Suggs?
Suggs 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 Suggs?
Suggs is owned by WAYNE RUSSELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Suggs built?
Suggs was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Suggs?
Suggs serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.