J L Crenshaw No 1 Dam
J L Crenshaw No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About J L Crenshaw No 1 Dam
J L Crenshaw No 1 Dam is a dam in Lowndes, Alabama. The dam is owned by Jim Watkins (private). It impounds the Tr-steep Creek near Tyson.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | Tyson |
| River/Stream | Tr-steep Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.14333, -86.47500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 263 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JIM WATKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00797 |
| Federal ID | AL00797 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |