M L Tillis
M L Tillis is an earth dam located in Henry County, Alabama, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About M L Tillis
The primary purpose of M L Tillis 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 M L Tillis (private). It impounds the 0tr-abbis Creek near Haleburg.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 | Henry |
| Nearest City | Haleburg |
| River/Stream | 0tr-abbis Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.55833, -85.20000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 697 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | M L TILLIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01915 |
| Federal ID | AL01915 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |