Barry Bates 4a
Barry Bates 4a is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Barry Bates 4a
The primary purpose of Barry Bates 4a 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 Barry Bates (private). It impounds the Greer Creek Offstream near Demopolis.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Greer Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.49000, -87.59111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BARRY BATES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02483 |
| Federal ID | AL02483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |