Forrer No 1
Forrer No 1 is an earth dam located in Bullock County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Forrer No 1
The primary purpose of Forrer No 1 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 Sam Forrer (private). It impounds the Tr-bouhill near Fitzpatrick.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 779 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 | Bullock |
| Nearest City | Fitzpatrick |
| River/Stream | Tr-bouhill |
| Coordinates | 32.20333, -85.90667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 779 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 559 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SAM FORRER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00268 |
| Federal ID | AL00268 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |