Powell Creek W/s Dam Site 1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMarengo
Nearest CityPROVIDENCE
River/StreamPOWELL CREEK
Coordinates32.45420, -87.72830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length2,598 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,476 acre-ft
Max Storage2,476 acre-ft
Normal Storage746 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerEQUITY LIFE INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/15/1999
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02289
Federal IDAL02289
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Powell Creek W/s Dam Site 4a 0.0 mi Low Spencer Dam Number Two 1.3 mi Significant Pond #3 1.7 mi Low Pond #2 1.7 mi Low Powell Creek W/s Dam Site 7 2.5 mi Low William Allen Pond 2 2.5 mi Low Powell Creek W/s Dam Site 8 2.7 mi Low Powell Creek W/s Dam Site 3 2.9 mi Low Cochran Lake 3.0 mi Significant Powell Creek W/s Dam Site 5 3.3 mi Low