Forrer No 1

Forrer No 1 is an earth dam located in Bullock County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Forrer No 1

The primary purpose of Forrer No 1 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 Sam Forrer (private). It impounds the Tr-bouhill near Fitzpatrick.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 779 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyBullock
Nearest CityFitzpatrick
River/StreamTr-bouhill
Coordinates32.20333, -85.90667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length779 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge559 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerSAM FORRER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL00268
Federal IDAL00268
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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