Good Hope Farms Pond
Key Takeaway
Good Hope Farms Pond is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 68.6% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02507 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WALTER HOPE BRYAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Good Hope Farms Pond?
Good Hope Farms Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Good Hope Farms Pond?
Good Hope Farms Pond is owned by WALTER HOPE BRYAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Good Hope Farms Pond built?
Good Hope Farms Pond was completed in 1994, making it 32 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Good Hope Farms Pond?
Good Hope Farms Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Good Hope Farms Pond?
Good Hope Farms Pond has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.