Jerry Bates #4
Jerry Bates #4 is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jerry Bates #4
The primary purpose of Jerry Bates #4 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 Jerry Bates (private). It impounds the Tr-big Prairie near Demopolis.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 3,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/04/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Prairie |
| Coordinates | 32.47778, -87.63194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JERRY BATES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02376 |
| Federal ID | AL02376 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |