Lenson Montz Dam No 4

Lenson Montz Dam No 4 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Lenson Montz Dam No 4

The primary purpose of Lenson Montz Dam No 4 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 Lenson Montz (private). It impounds the Tr-little Brush near Greensboro.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/1979. That was over 46 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyHale
Nearest CityGreensboro
River/StreamTr-little Brush
Coordinates32.72833, -87.64167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerLENSON MONTZ
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/22/1979
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL01555
Federal IDAL01555
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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