State Cattle Ranch #11 is an earth dam located in Greene County, Alabama, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 2,700 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About State Cattle Ranch #11
The primary purpose of State Cattle Ranch #11 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 State of Alabama (state). It impounds the Limestone Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 09/04/1975. That was over 51 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Limestone Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.60333, -87.75833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | State of Alabama |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/1975 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02172 |
| Federal ID | AL02172 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |