Dr John Kimbrough
Dr John Kimbrough is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dr John Kimbrough
The primary purpose of Dr John Kimbrough 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 Dr John Kimbrough (private). It impounds the Mcdowell Creek near Mathews.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Mathews |
| River/Stream | Mcdowell Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.20000, -86.03333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 455 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DR JOHN KIMBROUGH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02229 |
| Federal ID | AL02229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |