Mc Gowin
Mc Gowin is an earth dam located in Butler County, Alabama, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Mc Gowin
The primary purpose of Mc Gowin is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Julian F Mcgowin (private). It impounds the Brushy Creek near East Chapman.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | East Chapman |
| River/Stream | Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.68333, -86.68667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JULIAN F MCGOWIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00038 |
| Federal ID | AL00038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |