James Brown
James Brown is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About James Brown
The primary purpose of James Brown 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 Brown (private).
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 10/16/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| Coordinates | 32.73778, -87.57027 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JAMES BROWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02427 |
| Federal ID | AL02427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |