Jessie Forrester
Jessie Forrester is an earth dam located in Houston County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Jessie Forrester
The primary purpose of Jessie Forrester 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 Jessie Forrester (private). It impounds the Golf Creek near Dothan.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston |
| Nearest City | Dothan |
| River/Stream | Golf Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.21667, -85.34167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,553 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JESSIE FORRESTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00766 |
| Federal ID | AL00766 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |