Mitchell Hale Pond 1
Mitchell Hale Pond 1 is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mitchell Hale Pond 1
The primary purpose of Mitchell Hale Pond 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 Mitchell Hale (private). It impounds the Tr-watkins Ck. near Octagon.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 10/05/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Nearest City | Octagon |
| River/Stream | Tr-watkins Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.27833, -87.75333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MITCHELL HALE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02366 |
| Federal ID | AL02366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |