Gus Gaston Dam One

Lowndes County, Alabama (near SOUTH WEST HAYNEVILLE)

River/Stream: TR-BIG SWAMP CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
490 ft
Reservoir Storage
109 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
725 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AL00799
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
32.07833, -86.47333
Age
74 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.