Joe Glover Dam
Joe Glover Dam is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Joe Glover Dam
The primary purpose of Joe Glover Dam 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 Joe Glover (private). It impounds the Tr-big Brush Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.75333, -87.55666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOE GLOVER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02119 |
| Federal ID | AL02119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |