Lenson Montgomery Dam No.1
Lenson Montgomery Dam No.1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lenson Montgomery Dam No.1
Lenson Montgomery Dam No.1 is a dam in Hale, Alabama. The dam is owned by Lenson Montgomery (private). It impounds the Tr-little Brush Creek near Community On Hwy.51.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Community On Hwy.51 |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.76333, -87.51167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | LENSON MONTGOMERY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01534 |
| Federal ID | AL01534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |