Curtis Hamilton
Curtis Hamilton is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Curtis Hamilton
The primary purpose of Curtis Hamilton 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 Curtis Hamilton (private). It impounds the Big Brush near Sawyerville.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 4,153 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Sawyerville |
| River/Stream | Big Brush |
| Coordinates | 32.80667, -87.76334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,153 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CURTIS HAMILTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02088 |
| Federal ID | AL02088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |