Paul James Pond #2

TR-DRY CREEK· Hale, Alabama· Built 1986· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Private

Key Takeaway

Paul James Pond #2 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 11 ft (taller than 10.9% in AL)
Dam Length2,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDAL02349

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: February 28, 1986
State Regulated: No

Ownership

PAUL JAMES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Paul James Pond #2?

Paul James Pond #2 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 Pond #2?

Paul James Pond #2 is owned by PAUL JAMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Paul James Pond #2 built?

Paul James Pond #2 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 Paul James Pond #2?

Paul James Pond #2 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 Pond #2?

Paul James Pond #2 has a dam height of 11 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 Pond #2 last inspected?

Paul James Pond #2 was last inspected on February 28, 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.