C W Drury
C W Drury is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About C W Drury
The primary purpose of C W Drury 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 C R Drury (private). It impounds the Little Prairie near Greensboro.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 264 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Little Prairie |
| Coordinates | 32.64833, -87.59500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | C R DRURY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02085 |
| Federal ID | AL02085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |