Paul James No. 7
Key Takeaway
Paul James No. 7 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 2,845 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02325 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
PAUL JAMES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paul James No. 7?
Paul James No. 7 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 Paul James No. 7?
Paul James No. 7 is owned by PAUL JAMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paul James No. 7 built?
Paul James No. 7 was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Paul James No. 7?
Paul James No. 7 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 Paul James No. 7?
Paul James No. 7 has a dam height of 8 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 Paul James No. 7 last inspected?
Paul James No. 7 was last inspected on May 1, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.