Fresh Water Impoundment #1 is an earth dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall, taller than 86% 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 #1
The primary purpose of Fresh Water Impoundment #1 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 40 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet.
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 01/06/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | Brookwood |
| Coordinates | 33.31870, -87.34030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jim Walter Resources, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL83464 |
| Federal ID | AL83464 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |