Mobley Dam
Mobley Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Mobley Dam
The primary purpose of Mobley Dam 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 M S Mobley (private). It impounds the Bull Mtn Creek near Liberty Hill Church.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,199 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Liberty Hill Church |
| River/Stream | Bull Mtn Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.32000, -88.01667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,048 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | M S MOBLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00099 |
| Federal ID | AL00099 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |