Fresh Water Impoundment #1
Fresh Water Impoundment #1 is an earth dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fresh Water Impoundment #1
The primary purpose of Fresh Water Impoundment #1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jim Walter Resources, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 40 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 07/06/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | Brookwood |
| Coordinates | 33.32340, -87.23880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JIM WALTER RESOURCES, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL83467 |
| Federal ID | AL83467 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |