Mcgowin Pond Dam
Mcgowin Pond Dam is a rockfill dam located in Monroe County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcgowin Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mcgowin Pond 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 Willis B Mcgowin (private). It impounds the Tr-bear Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 | Monroe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.79833, -87.03833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 632 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WILLIS B MCGOWIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00160 |
| Federal ID | AL00160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |