James Sykes is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 650 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 James Sykes
The primary purpose of James Sykes 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 James Sykes (private). It impounds the Tr-little Sandy Ck near Pine Level.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Pine Level |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Sandy Ck |
| Coordinates | 32.10000, -86.06695 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | James Sykes |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02231 |
| Federal ID | AL02231 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |