Jerry Bates #5

Jerry Bates #5 is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Jerry Bates #5

The primary purpose of Jerry Bates #5 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 Jerry Bates (private). It impounds the Tr-big Prairie near Demopolis.

The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 3,856 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 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 12/04/1989. That was over 36 years ago.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMarengo
Nearest CityDemopolis
River/StreamTr-big Prairie
Coordinates32.47500, -87.61000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length3,856 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage121 acre-ft
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerJERRY BATES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/04/1989
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02377
Federal IDAL02377
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams