Wheeless Lake And Dam
Wheeless Lake And Dam is a gravity dam located in Houston County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wheeless Lake And Dam
The primary purpose of Wheeless Lake And Dam 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 Hugh Wheeless (private). It impounds the Tr Newton Creek near Green Valley Church.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Green Valley Church |
| River/Stream | Tr Newton Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.22667, -85.49167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 839 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | HUGH WHEELESS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00771 |
| Federal ID | AL00771 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |