W.d.johnston Dam
W.d.johnston Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Alabama, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W.d.johnston Dam
The primary purpose of W.d.johnston Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W D Johnston (private). It impounds the Tr-taylor Branch near Christian Valley Church.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Greene |
| Nearest City | Christian Valley Church |
| River/Stream | Tr-taylor Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.64333, -88.01333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W D JOHNSTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00745 |
| Federal ID | AL00745 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |