Hales Pond No.1
Key Takeaway
Hales Pond No.1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 31.9% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02406 |
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
BOBBY HALES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hales Pond No.1?
Hales Pond No.1 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 Hales Pond No.1?
Hales Pond No.1 is owned by BOBBY HALES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hales Pond No.1 built?
Hales Pond No.1 was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Hales Pond No.1?
Hales Pond No.1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hales Pond No.1?
Hales Pond No.1 has a dam height of 15 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.
When was Hales Pond No.1 last inspected?
Hales Pond No.1 was last inspected on June 26, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.