Alvin Mixon
Alvin Mixon is an earth dam located in Conecuh County, Alabama, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Alvin Mixon
The primary purpose of Alvin Mixon is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alvin Mixon (private). It impounds the Tr-duck Creek near Commerce.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Conecuh |
| Nearest City | Commerce |
| River/Stream | Tr-duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.69500, -86.95000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALVIN MIXON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00061 |
| Federal ID | AL00061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |