Joe Glover Dam
Joe Glover Dam is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1980. 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-warrior River near Sawyerville.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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-warrior River |
| Coordinates | 32.71833, -87.81000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| 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 | AL02128 |
| Federal ID | AL02128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |