Bill Kyser - B13
Bill Kyser - B13 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bill Kyser - B13
The primary purpose of Bill Kyser - B13 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 Bill Kyser (private). It impounds the Whitsitt Creek (offstream) near Newbern.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 | Newbern |
| River/Stream | Whitsitt Creek (offstream) |
| Coordinates | 32.63250, -87.55000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BILL KYSER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02501 |
| Federal ID | AL02501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |