Hinley Dam is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 1,500 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Hinley Dam
The primary purpose of Hinley Dam 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 Allen Hinley (private). It impounds the Noxebee River near Gainesville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Gainesville |
| River/Stream | Noxebee River |
| Coordinates | 32.56000, -88.20000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Allen Hinley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02258 |
| Federal ID | AL02258 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |