Elizabeth Ables Structure
Elizabeth Ables Structure is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elizabeth Ables Structure
The primary purpose of Elizabeth Ables Structure 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 Elizabeth Ables (private). It impounds the Tr-chilatchee Ck near Donald.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Donald |
| River/Stream | Tr-chilatchee Ck |
| Coordinates | 32.30000, -87.35000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 766 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ELIZABETH ABLES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02030 |
| Federal ID | AL02030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |