Jim Oliver
Jim Oliver is an earth dam located in Chilton County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jim Oliver
The primary purpose of Jim Oliver 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 Jim Oliver (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek near Providence.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 188 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 | Chilton |
| Nearest City | Providence |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.01667, -86.83334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,548 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JIM OLIVER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00953 |
| Federal ID | AL00953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |