Suarez Dam
Suarez Dam is an earth dam located in Dale County, Alabama, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Suarez Dam
The primary purpose of Suarez 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 Neil Suarez (private). It impounds the Tr-judy Creek near Ozark.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 | Dale |
| Nearest City | Ozark |
| River/Stream | Tr-judy Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.53161, -85.58639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NEIL SUAREZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02571 |
| Federal ID | AL02571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |