Paul No. 2 is an earth dam located in Greene County, Alabama, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,092 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 Paul No. 2
The primary purpose of Paul No. 2 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 Elba Paul (private). It impounds the Dollarhide Creek near Demopolis.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,092 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 11/07/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Dollarhide Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.73833, -87.90000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,092 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Elba Paul |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02309 |
| Federal ID | AL02309 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |