Willie Woods Dam No.1
Willie Woods Dam No.1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Willie Woods Dam No.1
Willie Woods Dam No.1 is a dam in Hale, Alabama. The dam is owned by W.t.wood (private). It impounds the Picks Creek Offstream near Community Around Co.rd.9.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Community Around Co.rd.9 |
| River/Stream | Picks Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.62167, -87.62000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | W.T.WOOD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01563 |
| Federal ID | AL01563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |