Strip Mining Impoundment Dam No 2

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyWalker
Nearest CityGORGAS
River/StreamLARD CREEK OFFSTREAM
Coordinates33.70000, -87.22000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height75 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage450 acre-ft
Max Storage450 acre-ft
Normal Storage450 acre-ft
Max Discharge14,250 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerALABAMA POWER COMPANY
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01621
Federal IDAL01621
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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