Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones is an earth dam located in Russell County, Alabama, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bobby Jones
The primary purpose of Bobby Jones 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 Bobby Jones (private). It impounds the Tr-mitchell Ck. near Pittsview.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 | Russell |
| Nearest City | Pittsview |
| River/Stream | Tr-mitchell Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.25000, -85.12500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BOBBY JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02370 |
| Federal ID | AL02370 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |