Clifton Maddox
Clifton Maddox is an earth dam located in Covington County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clifton Maddox
The primary purpose of Clifton Maddox 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 Clifton Maddox (private). It impounds the Tr Poplar Creek near Watkins Bridge.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 | Covington |
| Nearest City | Watkins Bridge |
| River/Stream | Tr Poplar Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.18000, -86.45000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CLIFTON MADDOX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00652 |
| Federal ID | AL00652 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |