Nasco is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Alabama, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Nasco
The primary purpose of Nasco 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 Ned Folmar (private). It impounds the Claybank Creek near Geneva.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 | Coffee |
| Nearest City | Geneva |
| River/Stream | Claybank Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.37500, -85.87500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Ned Folmar |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02011 |
| Federal ID | AL02011 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |