Vongol No 1
Vongol No 1 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vongol No 1
The primary purpose of Vongol No 1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by G.e.von Gal Iii (private). It impounds the Tr Ramar Creek near Troy Chapel.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Troy Chapel |
| River/Stream | Tr Ramar Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.18667, -86.23500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | G.E.VON GAL III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00447 |
| Federal ID | AL00447 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |