Geneva County No 2
Geneva County No 2 is a gravity dam located in Geneva County, Alabama, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Geneva County No 2
The primary purpose of Geneva County No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Geneva County (local government). It impounds the Double Bridges Creek near Spears.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 722 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Geneva |
| Nearest City | Spears |
| River/Stream | Double Bridges Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.17167, -85.96667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 722 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 7,042 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GENEVA COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00712 |
| Federal ID | AL00712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |