Duglas Farmer #3
Duglas Farmer #3 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Duglas Farmer #3
The primary purpose of Duglas Farmer #3 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 Duglas Farmer (private). It impounds the Tr-big Prairie near Whitistt.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Whitistt |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Prairie |
| Coordinates | 32.58000, -87.59500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DUGLAS FARMER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02109 |
| Federal ID | AL02109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |