Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake
Key Takeaway
Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 52 ft (taller than 94.4% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01512 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake?
Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake 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 Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake?
Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake built?
Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake 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 Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake?
Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake?
Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake has a dam height of 52 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 Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake last inspected?
Tallaseehatchie Site 2- Little Wills Lake was last inspected on May 5, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.