Bishop No. 8
Bishop No. 8 is an earth dam located in Greene County, Alabama, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bishop No. 8
The primary purpose of Bishop No. 8 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 Johnny Bishop (private). It impounds the Tr-stephens Ck. near Demopolis.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 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 03/23/1988. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-stephens Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.81500, -87.90528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOHNNY BISHOP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02404 |
| Federal ID | AL02404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |