Spencer Dam Number Two is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 1,060 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Spencer Dam Number Two
The primary purpose of Spencer Dam Number Two 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 William Spencer Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-powell Creek near Village Hwy 69.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,060 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 384 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Nearest City | Village Hwy 69 |
| River/Stream | Tr-powell Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.43667, -87.71833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | William Spencer Jr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00118 |
| Federal ID | AL00118 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |