Lenson Montz #7

Lenson Montz #7 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Lenson Montz #7

The primary purpose of Lenson Montz #7 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-little Brush near Greensboro.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 08/22/1979. That was over 46 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyHale
Nearest CityGreensboro
River/StreamTr-little Brush
Coordinates32.72833, -87.64167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerLENSON MONTZ
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/22/1979
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02142
Federal IDAL02142
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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