Roy Barnett Pond
Key Takeaway
Roy Barnett Pond is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 31.9% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 304 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02239 |
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
ROY BARNETT JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roy Barnett Pond?
Roy Barnett Pond 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 Roy Barnett Pond?
Roy Barnett Pond is owned by ROY BARNETT JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roy Barnett Pond built?
Roy Barnett Pond was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Roy Barnett Pond?
Roy Barnett Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roy Barnett Pond?
Roy Barnett Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Roy Barnett Pond last inspected?
Roy Barnett Pond was last inspected on April 1, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.