Nix Mill Pond Dam
Nix Mill Pond Dam is a rockfill dam located in Franklin County, Alabama, built in 1800. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nix Mill Pond Dam
Nix Mill Pond Dam is a dam in Franklin, Alabama. The dam is owned by No Information (private). It impounds the Edgar Branch near Nix Mill Community.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Nix Mill Community |
| River/Stream | Edgar Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.34833, -87.80500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NO INFORMATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00106 |
| Federal ID | AL00106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |