Joe Glover Dam
Joe Glover Dam is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Joe Glover Dam
The primary purpose of Joe Glover Dam 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 Joe Glover (private). It impounds the Tr-big Brush Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 3,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 253 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.75333, -87.55666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOE GLOVER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02117 |
| Federal ID | AL02117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |