John Dembhart
John Dembhart is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Dembhart
The primary purpose of John Dembhart 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 John Dombhart (private). It impounds the German Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 369 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | German Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.57000, -87.48000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOHN DOMBHART |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02135 |
| Federal ID | AL02135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |