Roy Alexander Dam
Roy Alexander Dam is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Roy Alexander Dam
The primary purpose of Roy Alexander 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 Roy Alexander (private). It impounds the Tr-big German Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 08/16/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-big German Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.62833, -87.66333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ROY ALEXANDER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00349 |
| Federal ID | AL00349 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |