B.w.coleman Dam No.2

B.w.coleman Dam No.2 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About B.w.coleman Dam No.2

B.w.coleman Dam No.2 is a dam in Hale, Alabama. The dam is owned by Mary E.coleman (private). It impounds the Tr-big German Creek near Mt.zion Church Community.

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyHale
Nearest CityMt.zion Church Community
River/StreamTr-big German Creek
Coordinates32.70833, -87.68333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage108 acre-ft
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage102 acre-ft
Max Discharge425 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMARY E.COLEMAN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL00321
Federal IDAL00321
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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