David West
David West is a gravity dam located in Houston County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About David West
The primary purpose of David West is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David West (private). It impounds the Tr Cypress Creek near Olympia Spa Subdivision.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Houston |
| Nearest City | Olympia Spa Subdivision |
| River/Stream | Tr Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.11333, -85.40333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 663 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAVID WEST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00770 |
| Federal ID | AL00770 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |