Howard Brown Dam
Howard Brown Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Alabama, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Howard Brown Dam
The primary purpose of Howard Brown Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Howard Brown Et Al (private). It impounds the White Creek near Choctaw Bluff Camp.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 | Greene |
| Nearest City | Choctaw Bluff Camp |
| River/Stream | White Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.78000, -87.85667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HOWARD BROWN ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00739 |
| Federal ID | AL00739 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |