Boyd
Boyd is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Boyd
The primary purpose of Boyd is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J H Boyd And Byron Boyd (private). It impounds the Tr Pineywood Creek near Foster Crossroad.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Foster Crossroad |
| River/Stream | Tr Pineywood Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.42500, -85.54667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J H BOYD AND BYRON BOYD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00839 |
| Federal ID | AL00839 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |