Dry Creek W/s Dam Site 1
Dry Creek W/s Dam Site 1 is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dry Creek W/s Dam Site 1
The primary purpose of Dry Creek W/s Dam Site 1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Otis Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-bennett Ck. near Linden.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,264 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,218 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 07/15/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Nearest City | Linden |
| River/Stream | Tr-bennett Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.34720, -87.62830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,264 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 342 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | OTIS SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02451 |
| Federal ID | AL02451 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |