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Jenkins No 1 is a privately-owned earth dam located in Etowah, Alabama, specifically in the city of Samuels Chapel.
The dam was completed in 1950 for recreational purposes along the TR Samuels Chapel Creek. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 880 feet, Jenkins No 1 has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 8 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential and "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam has not been inspected recently.
The dam is situated within Congressional District 04, Alabama, under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although not federally owned or regulated, Jenkins No 1 serves as a recreational site for the local community. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are not currently documented. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and safety of dams in Alabama may find Jenkins No 1 an intriguing case study for its historical significance and potential environmental impact.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
880 |
River Or Stream |
TR SAMUELS CHAPEL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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Noccalula Falls Campground
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Georgia Mountain RV Resort
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Marshall County Park
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Lake Guntersville State Park
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Town Creek Campground
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