W A Taylor Camp Dam
Key Takeaway
W A Taylor Camp Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 75.4% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00751 |
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
W A TAYLOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of W A Taylor Camp Dam?
W A Taylor Camp 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 W A Taylor Camp Dam?
W A Taylor Camp Dam is owned by W A TAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was W A Taylor Camp Dam built?
W A Taylor Camp Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 W A Taylor Camp Dam?
W A Taylor Camp Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is W A Taylor Camp Dam?
W A Taylor Camp Dam has a dam height of 25 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 W A Taylor Camp Dam last inspected?
W A Taylor Camp Dam was last inspected on August 23, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.