John Deming

TR-SANDY CK.· Conecuh, Alabama· Built 1985· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

John Deming is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 75.4% in AL)
Dam Length395 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage265 acre-ft
Normal Storage168 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge238 cfs
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDAL02307

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
Last Inspection: July 11, 1985
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DR. JOHN DEMING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of John Deming?

John Deming 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 Deming?

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

When was John Deming built?

John Deming was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Deming?

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

How tall is John Deming?

John Deming has a dam height of 25 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 John Deming last inspected?

John Deming was last inspected on July 11, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.