William Phillips Dam At Bedford
Key Takeaway
William Phillips Dam At Bedford is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00116 |
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
WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of William Phillips Dam At Bedford?
William Phillips Dam At Bedford 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 William Phillips Dam At Bedford?
William Phillips Dam At Bedford is owned by WILLIAM PHILLIPS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was William Phillips Dam At Bedford built?
William Phillips Dam At Bedford was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 William Phillips Dam At Bedford?
William Phillips Dam At Bedford serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is William Phillips Dam At Bedford?
William Phillips Dam At Bedford has a dam height of 18 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 William Phillips Dam At Bedford last inspected?
William Phillips Dam At Bedford was last inspected on June 15, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.