David Plank
David Plank is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About David Plank
The primary purpose of David Plank 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 David Plank (private). It impounds the Little Prairie Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 4,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 245 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Little Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.66667, -87.66666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DAVID PLANK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02094 |
| Federal ID | AL02094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |