Joe Mcdavid #2 is an earth dam located in Mobile County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 930 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Joe Mcdavid #2
The primary purpose of Joe Mcdavid #2 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 Dalkri Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-miller Creek near Union Church.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Mobile |
| Nearest City | Union Church |
| River/Stream | Tr-miller Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.60833, -88.33334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 336 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dalkri Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00142 |
| Federal ID | AL00142 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |