Joe Kyser #3
Joe Kyser #3 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Joe Kyser #3
The primary purpose of Joe Kyser #3 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 Kiser (private). It impounds the Whitsitt Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 09/04/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Whitsitt Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.60500, -87.56834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 175 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOE KISER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02131 |
| Federal ID | AL02131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |