Rex Ranier is an earth dam located in Lee County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 750 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 Rex Ranier
The primary purpose of Rex Ranier 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 Rex Rainer (private). It impounds the Saugahatchee near North Auburn.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | North Auburn |
| River/Stream | Saugahatchee |
| Coordinates | 32.66667, -85.43333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 810 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Rex Rainer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00416 |
| Federal ID | AL00416 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |