Choctawatchee No 1 is an earth dam located in Henry County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 425 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 Choctawatchee No 1
The primary purpose of Choctawatchee No 1 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 Mrs C D Boyd (private). It impounds the Tr-e Choctawhatchee near Midland City.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Henry |
| Nearest City | Midland City |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Choctawhatchee |
| Coordinates | 31.67333, -85.35167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 402 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mrs C D Boyd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00758 |
| Federal ID | AL00758 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |