Alva Caine #1 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 1,500 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 Alva Caine #1
The primary purpose of Alva Caine #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 Alva Caine (private). It impounds the Tr-bear Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 09/19/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.26667, -87.33333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Alva Caine |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02301 |
| Federal ID | AL02301 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |