Randolph Jernigan #1 is an earth dam located in Escambia County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 450 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 Randolph Jernigan #1
The primary purpose of Randolph Jernigan #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 Randolph Jernigan (private). It impounds the Tr Jernigan Creek near Northeast Pollard.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 | Escambia |
| Nearest City | Northeast Pollard |
| River/Stream | Tr Jernigan Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.04500, -87.18667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 329 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Randolph Jernigan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01395 |
| Federal ID | AL01395 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |