John Oneall
John Oneall is an earth dam located in Russell County, Alabama, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Oneall
The primary purpose of John Oneall 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 John Oneall (private). It impounds the Roddick Creek near Person.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 | Russell |
| Nearest City | Person |
| River/Stream | Roddick Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.20000, -85.25000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,729 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOHN ONEALL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00860 |
| Federal ID | AL00860 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |