Fresh Water Impoundment #1 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a private water supply facility owned by a private entity.
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This Earth-type dam with a height of 40 feet has a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of providing water supply. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.
Located in Congressional District 04, Alabama, Fresh Water Impoundment #1 is managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam has a drainage area of 0.51 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 700 cubic feet per second. While the spillway type is uncontrolled, there are no locks associated with the structure.
Although the dam has not been inspected since July 2004, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status, inundation maps, and risk management measures for the dam are not available. Despite these limitations, Fresh Water Impoundment #1 continues to play a crucial role in water supply in the region and warrants further attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Dam Height |
40 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.51 |
Nid Storage |
45 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
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