Robert Free Pond # 12
Key Takeaway
Robert Free Pond # 12 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 3,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02554 |
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
ROBERT FREE
Private
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Low Hazard 10 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Robert Free Pond # 12?
Robert Free Pond # 12 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 Pond # 12?
Robert Free Pond # 12 is owned by ROBERT FREE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Robert Free Pond # 12 built?
Robert Free Pond # 12 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Pond # 12?
Robert Free Pond # 12 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 Robert Free Pond # 12?
Robert Free Pond # 12 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.