James Mills
James Mills is an earth dam located in Russell County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About James Mills
The primary purpose of James Mills 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 Mills (private). It impounds the Tr-uchee Creek near Nuckols.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 541 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Russell |
| Nearest City | Nuckols |
| River/Stream | Tr-uchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.42167, -85.26667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 541 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JAMES MILLS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02252 |
| Federal ID | AL02252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |