Lenson Montz

Lenson Montz is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Lenson Montz

The primary purpose of Lenson Montz 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 Lenson Montz (private). It impounds the Tr-polecat Creek near Greensboro.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyHale
Nearest CityGreensboro
River/StreamTr-polecat Creek
Coordinates32.71833, -87.64167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage89 acre-ft
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge230 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerLENSON MONTZ
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02139
Federal IDAL02139
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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