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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyHale
Nearest CityGreensboro
River/StreamLittle Brush
Coordinates32.72833, -87.64167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage159 acre-ft
Max Storage159 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge425 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerLENSON MONTZ
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/22/1979
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL00340
Federal IDAL00340
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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