Virgil Smith
Virgil Smith is an earth dam located in Etowah County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Virgil Smith
The primary purpose of Virgil Smith 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 Virgil Smith (private). It impounds the Tr Black Creek near Gadsden.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 | Etowah |
| Nearest City | Gadsden |
| River/Stream | Tr Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.08333, -85.98333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,311 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | VIRGIL SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02068 |
| Federal ID | AL02068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |