J M Gaston #14 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 J M Gaston #14
The primary purpose of J M Gaston #14 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 J M Gaston (private). It impounds the Tr-cahaba River near Beloit.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 236 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Beloit |
| River/Stream | Tr-cahaba River |
| Coordinates | 32.45000, -87.23333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | J M Gaston |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02036 |
| Federal ID | AL02036 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |