C W Gaston
C W Gaston is an earth dam located in Coosa County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About C W Gaston
The primary purpose of C W Gaston 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 Mill Creek Enterprises (private). It impounds the Tr Mill Creek near Mc Ewin Springs.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 | Coosa |
| Nearest City | Mc Ewin Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.00000, -86.16666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 559 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MILL CREEK ENTERPRISES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00968 |
| Federal ID | AL00968 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |