7Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Jackson County, Alabama
Jackson County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Jackson County is 55 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Widows Creek Fossil Plant - Active Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike at 46 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waites Dam | High | Not assessed | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1965 |
| Widows Creek Fossil Plant - Active Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike | Significant | Not assessed | 46 | Other | 1959 |
| Diamond Potato Co. Farm | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Irrigation | 1984 |
| Hill Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Mansel Wolf Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1958 |
| Robert Shrader Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1959 |
| Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1988 |