Alexander
Alexander is an earth dam located in Butler County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Alexander
Alexander is a dam in Butler, Alabama. The dam is owned by William Hugghins (private). It impounds the Tr-panther Creek near Garland.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 245 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 | Butler |
| Nearest City | Garland |
| River/Stream | Tr-panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.59167, -86.76167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 402 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | WILLIAM HUGGHINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00039 |
| Federal ID | AL00039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |