John Vickery #1

TR-WHITSITT CREEK· Hale, Alabama· Built 1980· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

John Vickery #1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 15.1% in AL)
Dam Length2,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Normal Storage98 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDAL02136

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 VICKERY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of John Vickery #1?

John Vickery #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 John Vickery #1?

John Vickery #1 is owned by JOHN VICKERY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was John Vickery #1 built?

John Vickery #1 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Vickery #1?

John Vickery #1 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 Vickery #1?

John Vickery #1 has a dam height of 12 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.