Mary Gihvan
Mary Gihvan is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mary Gihvan
The primary purpose of Mary Gihvan 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 Mary Gihvan (private). It impounds the Tr-prairie Ck. near Demopolis.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 08/20/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-prairie Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.52972, -87.75777 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MARY GIHVAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02426 |
| Federal ID | AL02426 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |