Lowe S Dam
Lowe S Dam is an earth dam located in Pickens County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lowe S Dam
The primary purpose of Lowe S 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 Lewis Lowe (private). It impounds the Hog Branch Offstream near Gordo.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 | Pickens |
| Nearest City | Gordo |
| River/Stream | Hog Branch Offstream |
| Coordinates | 33.35833, -87.93667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | LEWIS LOWE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00172 |
| Federal ID | AL00172 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |