Joe Roeny No 1
Joe Roeny No 1 is an earth dam located in Geneva County, Alabama, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Joe Roeny No 1
The primary purpose of Joe Roeny 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 Joe Roeny (private). It impounds the Little Sandy Creek near Geneva.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 | Geneva |
| Nearest City | Geneva |
| River/Stream | Little Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.08000, -85.97166 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,303 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOE ROENY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00723 |
| Federal ID | AL00723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |