John Strother
John Strother is an earth dam located in Wilcox County, Alabama, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Strother
The primary purpose of John Strother 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 Strother (private). It impounds the Tr Slater Branch near Catherine.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 432 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 | Wilcox |
| Nearest City | Catherine |
| River/Stream | Tr Slater Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.25000, -87.50000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 432 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOHN STROTHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02537 |
| Federal ID | AL02537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |