State Cattle Ranch #3
State Cattle Ranch #3 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About State Cattle Ranch #3
The primary purpose of State Cattle Ranch #3 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 State Of Alabama (state). It impounds the German Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 09/04/1975. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | German Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.60333, -87.69666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | STATE OF ALABAMA |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/1975 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02176 |
| Federal ID | AL02176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |