Ed Langham
Ed Langham is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ed Langham
The primary purpose of Ed Langham 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 Ed Langham (private). It impounds the Tr-big Brush Creek near Sawyerville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Sawyerville |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.62000, -87.53667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ED LANGHAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02110 |
| Federal ID | AL02110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |