Robert Free Pond # 15 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 2,100 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 Pond # 15
The primary purpose of Robert Free Pond # 15 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 Big Swamp near Orrville.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 | Big Swamp |
| Coordinates | 32.35417, -87.16944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| 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 | AL02552 |
| Federal ID | AL02552 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |