Robert Free #3
Robert Free #3 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robert Free #3
The primary purpose of Robert Free #3 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 Robert Free (private). It impounds the Tr Cahaba near Orrville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Orrville |
| River/Stream | Tr Cahaba |
| Coordinates | 32.37500, -87.17500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ROBERT FREE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02541 |
| Federal ID | AL02541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |