Robert Free #5

TR CAHABA RIVER· Dallas, Alabama· Built 1998· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Private

Key Takeaway

Robert Free #5 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 10.9% in AL)
Dam Length1,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDAL02542

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

ROBERT FREE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robert Free #5?

Robert Free #5 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 Robert Free #5?

Robert Free #5 is owned by ROBERT FREE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Robert Free #5 built?

Robert Free #5 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Robert Free #5?

Robert Free #5 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 Robert Free #5?

Robert Free #5 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.

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.