Hinton No. 1
Hinton No. 1 is an earth dam located in Wilcox County, Alabama, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hinton No. 1
The primary purpose of Hinton No. 1 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 A. L. Hinton (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek near Uniontown.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 02/01/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Wilcox |
| Nearest City | Uniontown |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.06000, -87.58305 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | A. L. HINTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02358 |
| Federal ID | AL02358 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |