Paul James #1
Paul James #1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paul James #1
The primary purpose of Paul James #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 Paul James (private). It impounds the Tr-big Prairie near Union Town.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Union Town |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Prairie |
| Coordinates | 32.50500, -87.54000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | PAUL JAMES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02159 |
| Federal ID | AL02159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |