Paynes Dam
Paynes Dam is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paynes Dam
The primary purpose of Paynes Dam 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 John Payne Iii (private). It impounds the Tr-big Swamp Creek Offstream near Letohatchee.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 329 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | Letohatchee |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Swamp Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.10000, -86.48333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 948 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOHN PAYNE III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00791 |
| Federal ID | AL00791 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |