Jack Snell
Jack Snell is an earth dam located in Dale County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jack Snell
The primary purpose of Jack Snell 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 Jack Snell (private). It impounds the Mossy Camp Branch near Clayhatchee.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Dale |
| Nearest City | Clayhatchee |
| River/Stream | Mossy Camp Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.30000, -85.57500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 931 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JACK SNELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02023 |
| Federal ID | AL02023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |