W.P.Mclean Dam Number 1
Key Takeaway
W.P.Mclean Dam Number 1 is classified as significant hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 510 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00741 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
W P MCLEAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of W.P.Mclean Dam Number 1?
W.P.Mclean Dam Number 1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates W.P.Mclean Dam Number 1?
W.P.Mclean Dam Number 1 is owned by W P MCLEAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was W.P.Mclean Dam Number 1 built?
W.P.Mclean Dam Number 1 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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.P.Mclean Dam Number 1?
W.P.Mclean Dam Number 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.