Morrison Brothers
Morrison Brothers is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morrison Brothers
The primary purpose of Morrison Brothers 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 Morrison Brothers (private). It impounds the Hines Creek near Sawyerville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/1978. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Sawyerville |
| River/Stream | Hines Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.75000, -87.68305 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MORRISON BROTHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02148 |
| Federal ID | AL02148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |