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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chilton |
| Nearest City | Minooka |
| River/Stream | Tr-watson Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.01667, -86.76667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | C C GILBERT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00958 |
| Federal ID | AL00958 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |