Ruby Arrington
Ruby Arrington is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ruby Arrington
The primary purpose of Ruby Arrington 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 Ruby Arrington (private). It impounds the Sparks Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 3,881 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 222 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 | Sparks Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.67000, -87.53306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,881 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RUBY ARRINGTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02168 |
| Federal ID | AL02168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |