Carl Budweg Dam
Carl Budweg Dam is an earth dam located in Cullman County, Alabama, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carl Budweg Dam
The primary purpose of Carl Budweg Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by P.w. Davis / R. Meyers (private). It impounds the Tr Ryan Creek near Cullman.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 188 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Cullman |
| Nearest City | Cullman |
| River/Stream | Tr Ryan Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.18333, -86.83500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | P.W. DAVIS / R. MEYERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00994 |
| Federal ID | AL00994 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |