Leon Graham Dam is an earth dam located in Choctaw County, Alabama, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 600 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 Leon Graham Dam
The primary purpose of Leon Graham 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 Leon Graham (private). It impounds the Tr-spear Ck. near Butler.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 10/11/1989. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Choctaw |
| Nearest City | Butler |
| River/Stream | Tr-spear Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.13334, -88.27500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Leon Graham |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02360 |
| Federal ID | AL02360 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |