Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 8

TR-NORTH RIVER· Tuscaloosa, Alabama· Built 1976· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 8 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length188 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Max Discharge485 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDAL01459

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

GULF STATES PAPER CORP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 8?

Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 8 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 Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 8?

Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 8 is owned by GULF STATES PAPER CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 8 built?

Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 8 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 8?

Yacht Club Bay Dam Number 8 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.