Lightsey S Mill Pond Dam
Lightsey S Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Bibb County, Alabama, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lightsey S Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Lightsey S Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by S J Lightsey Jr (private). It impounds the Lightsey S Branch near Lightsey S Pond Community.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century 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 | Bibb |
| Nearest City | Lightsey S Pond Community |
| River/Stream | Lightsey S Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.91000, -87.12333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | S J LIGHTSEY JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00533 |
| Federal ID | AL00533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |