Raynagua
Raynagua is an earth dam located in Baldwin County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Raynagua
The primary purpose of Raynagua 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 Chas Fincher (private). It impounds the Perone Branch near Clay City.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 404 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Baldwin |
| Nearest City | Clay City |
| River/Stream | Perone Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.59167, -87.74834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 404 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 404 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CHAS FINCHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00030 |
| Federal ID | AL00030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |