C C Gilbert

C C Gilbert is an earth dam located in Chilton County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About C C Gilbert

The primary purpose of C C Gilbert 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 C C Gilbert (private). It impounds the Tr-watson Creek near Minooka.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyChilton
Nearest CityMinooka
River/StreamTr-watson Creek
Coordinates33.01667, -86.76667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge270 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerC C GILBERT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL00958
Federal IDAL00958
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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