Leon Graham Dam

Leon Graham Dam is an earth dam located in Choctaw County, Alabama, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Leon Graham Dam

The primary purpose of Leon Graham 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 Leon Graham (private). It impounds the Tr-spear Ck. near Butler.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 10/11/1989. That was over 36 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyChoctaw
Nearest CityButler
River/StreamTr-spear Ck.
Coordinates32.13334, -88.27500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage111 acre-ft
Max Storage111 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge265 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerLEON GRAHAM
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/11/1989
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02360
Federal IDAL02360
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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