Robert Free #5 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 1,600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Robert Free #5
The primary purpose of Robert Free #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 Robert Free (private). It impounds the Tr Cahaba River near Orrville.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 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 River |
| Coordinates | 32.37500, -87.17500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Robert Free |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02542 |
| Federal ID | AL02542 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |