William Latham #1 is an earth dam located in Pickens County, Alabama, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 430 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 William Latham #1
The primary purpose of William Latham #1 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 William Latham (private). It impounds the Tr-lubbub Creek near Reform.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pickens |
| Nearest City | Reform |
| River/Stream | Tr-lubbub Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.40000, -88.03333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | William Latham |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02245 |
| Federal ID | AL02245 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |