John Dembhart

TR-BIG GERMAN CREEK· Hale, Alabama· Built 1978· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

John Dembhart is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 56% in AL)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage223 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDAL02134

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

JOHN DEMBHART

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of John Dembhart?

John Dembhart 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 John Dembhart?

John Dembhart is owned by JOHN DEMBHART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was John Dembhart built?

John Dembhart was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 John Dembhart?

John Dembhart serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is John Dembhart?

John Dembhart has a dam height of 19 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.