State Cattle Ranch #6
State Cattle Ranch #6 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About State Cattle Ranch #6
The primary purpose of State Cattle Ranch #6 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 German Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | German Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.60333, -87.69666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | STATE OF ALABAMA |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/1975 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02179 |
| Federal ID | AL02179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |