Julian Washburn 1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 4,200 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 Julian Washburn 1
The primary purpose of Julian Washburn 1 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 Julian Washburn (private). It impounds the Tr-whitsitt Ck. near Demopolis.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 4,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 213 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/1987. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-whitsitt Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.54250, -87.60555 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Julian Washburn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02321 |
| Federal ID | AL02321 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |