Spree No.6 is an earth dam located in Greene County, Alabama, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 1,750 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 Spree No.6
The primary purpose of Spree No.6 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 Thed Spree (private). It impounds the Tr-taylor Ck. near Demopolis.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 12/14/1987. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-taylor Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.78889, -87.96361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Thed Spree |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02415 |
| Federal ID | AL02415 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |