Cooper Number One
Cooper Number One is an earth dam located in Baldwin County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cooper Number One
The primary purpose of Cooper Number One is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nolan Cooper (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Rosinton.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 233 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Nearest City | Rosinton |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.61833, -87.68333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 271 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NOLAN COOPER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00029 |
| Federal ID | AL00029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |