Joe Roeny No 2

LITTLE SANDY CREEK· Geneva, Alabama· Built 1971· Earth· 15 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Joe Roeny No 2 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 31.9% in AL)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,303 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDAL00724

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JOE ROENY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Joe Roeny No 2?

Joe Roeny No 2 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 Joe Roeny No 2?

Joe Roeny No 2 is owned by JOE ROENY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Joe Roeny No 2 built?

Joe Roeny No 2 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Joe Roeny No 2?

Joe Roeny No 2 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Joe Roeny No 2?

Joe Roeny No 2 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.