G & H # Three is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 1,300 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 G & H # Three
The primary purpose of G & H # Three 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 Jud Griffin & Corin Harrison (private). It impounds the Tr-washington Ck. near Orrville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 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 01/13/1986. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Orrville |
| River/Stream | Tr-washington Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.58333, -87.41666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 145 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Jud Griffin & Corin Harrison |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02315 |
| Federal ID | AL02315 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |