Robert Free Pond # 18
Robert Free Pond # 18 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robert Free Pond # 18
The primary purpose of Robert Free Pond # 18 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 Robert Free (private). It impounds the Big Swamp near Orrville.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 2,415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Orrville |
| River/Stream | Big Swamp |
| Coordinates | 32.35417, -87.16944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ROBERT FREE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02550 |
| Federal ID | AL02550 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |