Gus Gaston Dam Two
Gus Gaston Dam Two is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Alabama, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Gus Gaston Dam Two
Gus Gaston Dam Two is a dam in Lowndes, Alabama. The dam is owned by C G Gaston (private). It impounds the Tr-cherry Creek near South West Hayneville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 336 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | South West Hayneville |
| River/Stream | Tr-cherry Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.07333, -86.48000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 336 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | C G GASTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01733 |
| Federal ID | AL01733 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |