Nutson No 3
Nutson No 3 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nutson No 3
The primary purpose of Nutson No 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gerald P Nutson (private). It impounds the Tr Pintlalla Creek near Pintlalla.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Pintlalla |
| River/Stream | Tr Pintlalla Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.12000, -86.28833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 78 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GERALD P NUTSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00453 |
| Federal ID | AL00453 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |