Dubose Dam
Dubose Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Alabama, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dubose Dam
The primary purpose of Dubose Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Willette Dubose (private). It impounds the Tr-browns Mill Creek near East Suburb Crossville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lamar |
| Nearest City | East Suburb Crossville |
| River/Stream | Tr-browns Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.75167, -87.99000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,146 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WILLETTE DUBOSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00115 |
| Federal ID | AL00115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |