Fresh Water Impoundment #2 is an earth dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 50 ft50 ft tall, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 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 50 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 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.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | Brookwood |
| Coordinates | 33.31670, -87.23830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jim Walter Resources, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL83468 |
| Federal ID | AL83468 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |