Lenson Montz Dam No 3
Lenson Montz Dam No 3 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lenson Montz Dam No 3
The primary purpose of Lenson Montz Dam No 3 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 Lenson Montz (private). It impounds the Little Brush near Greensboro.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 08/22/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Little Brush |
| Coordinates | 32.72833, -87.64167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | LENSON MONTZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00340 |
| Federal ID | AL00340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |