Lenson Montz Dam No 1

Lenson Montz Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Lenson Montz Dam No 1

The primary purpose of Lenson Montz Dam No 1 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 Lenson Montz (private). It impounds the Little Brush near Greensboro.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyHale
Nearest CityGreensboro
River/StreamLittle Brush
Coordinates32.72833, -87.64167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage89 acre-ft
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge375 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerLENSON MONTZ
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/22/1979
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL00338
Federal IDAL00338
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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