Garner Brothers
Garner Brothers is an earth dam located in Houston County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Garner Brothers
The primary purpose of Garner Brothers 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 F, E, & J Garner (private). It impounds the Tr-cedar Creek near Ashford.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 | Houston |
| Nearest City | Ashford |
| River/Stream | Tr-cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.21667, -85.22500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 683 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | F, E, & J GARNER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00769 |
| Federal ID | AL00769 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |