Lee Jackson Pond #1

TR-BIG PRAIRIE CREEK· Hale, Alabama· Built 1986· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Private

Key Takeaway

Lee Jackson Pond #1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 49.8% in AL)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDAL02284

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: January 12, 1986
State Regulated: No

Ownership

LEE JACKSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lee Jackson Pond #1?

Lee Jackson Pond #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 Lee Jackson Pond #1?

Lee Jackson Pond #1 is owned by LEE JACKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lee Jackson Pond #1 built?

Lee Jackson Pond #1 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Lee Jackson Pond #1?

Lee Jackson Pond #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 Lee Jackson Pond #1?

Lee Jackson Pond #1 has a dam height of 18 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 Lee Jackson Pond #1 last inspected?

Lee Jackson Pond #1 was last inspected on January 12, 1986. 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.