Kyser Lakes Dam No.4
Kyser Lakes Dam No.4 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kyser Lakes Dam No.4
The primary purpose of Kyser Lakes Dam No.4 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 J.a.kyser (private). It impounds the Whitsitt Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 09/04/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Whitsitt Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.60500, -87.56834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | J.A.KYSER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00330 |
| Federal ID | AL00330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |