Fincher Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Alabama, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 2,850 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 Fincher Dam
The primary purpose of Fincher 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 Bill Fincher (private). It impounds the Tr-taylor Ck. near Demopolis.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 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 01/21/1988. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-taylor Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.76583, -87.94444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Bill Fincher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02419 |
| Federal ID | AL02419 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |