George E White Dam
George E White Dam is an earth dam located in Escambia County, Alabama, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George E White Dam
The primary purpose of George E White Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George E White Jr (private). It impounds the Jim Boone Branch near Little River Church.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 | Escambia |
| Nearest City | Little River Church |
| River/Stream | Jim Boone Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.22167, -87.58667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,354 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GEORGE E WHITE JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01809 |
| Federal ID | AL01809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |