W F Drury Jr #3
Key Takeaway
W F Drury Jr #3 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 202 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02196 |
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 F DRURY JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of W F Drury Jr #3?
W F Drury Jr #3 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 F Drury Jr #3?
W F Drury Jr #3 is owned by W F DRURY JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was W F Drury Jr #3 built?
W F Drury Jr #3 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 F Drury Jr #3?
W F Drury Jr #3 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is W F Drury Jr #3?
W F Drury Jr #3 has a dam height of 10 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.