Lenson Montz Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 2,600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lenson Montz Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Lenson Montz Dam No 2 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 Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet. 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 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Little Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.72833, -87.64167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Lenson Montz |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00339 |
| Federal ID | AL00339 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |