State Cattle Ranch #8 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 900 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 #8
The primary purpose of State Cattle Ranch #8 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 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | German Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.60333, -87.70834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
| 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 | AL02181 |
| Federal ID | AL02181 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |