Powell Creek W/s Dam Site 23
Powell Creek W/s Dam Site 23 is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Powell Creek W/s Dam Site 23
The primary purpose of Powell Creek W/s Dam Site 23 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 Marengo Co. Commission (local government). It impounds the Powell - Offstream near Linden.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,195 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 880 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 11/28/2000. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Nearest City | Linden |
| River/Stream | Powell - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.45000, -87.62083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,195 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 295 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MARENGO CO. COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02535 |
| Federal ID | AL02535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |