Clifton #1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 3,900 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 Clifton #1
The primary purpose of Clifton #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 Norman Clifton (private). It impounds the Tr-big Prairie near Demopolis.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 3,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 07/28/1988. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Prairie |
| Coordinates | 32.54833, -87.76334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 760 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Norman Clifton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02393 |
| Federal ID | AL02393 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |