Childress Dam

Alabama — Baldwin County — TR-BLACKWATER RIVER

Location

StateAlabama
CountyBaldwin
RiverTR-BLACKWATER RIVER
Coordinates30.60000, -87.68333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage142 acre-ft
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPAUL CHILDRESS JR
Other NameChildress Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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