Fresh Water Impoundment #2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Alabama. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Fresh Water Impoundment #2
The primary purpose of Fresh Water Impoundment #2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jim Walter Resources, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 27 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/03/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Adger |
| Coordinates | 33.38270, -87.11140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jim Walter Resources, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL83459 |
| Federal ID | AL83459 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |