Joe Glover Dam #7
Joe Glover Dam #7 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Joe Glover Dam #7
The primary purpose of Joe Glover Dam #7 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 Joe Glover (private). It impounds the Tr-sparks Creek near Mt Herman Church.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Mt Herman Church |
| River/Stream | Tr-sparks Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.83167, -87.48833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 319 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOE GLOVER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00337 |
| Federal ID | AL00337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |