Richie Naisbet Catfish Pond
Richie Naisbet Catfish Pond is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Richie Naisbet Catfish Pond
The primary purpose of Richie Naisbet Catfish Pond 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 Richie Naisbet (private). It impounds the Double Creek near Jefferson.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,449 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Double Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.85800, -87.42800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,449 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RICHIE NAISBET |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02570 |
| Federal ID | AL02570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |