John Vickery #2
John Vickery #2 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Vickery #2
The primary purpose of John Vickery #2 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 Vickery (private). It impounds the Tr-whitsitt Creek near Newbern.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Newbern |
| River/Stream | Tr-whitsitt Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.58000, -87.53333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOHN VICKERY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02137 |
| Federal ID | AL02137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |