Roeton Mill Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Helen Harris Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Roeton Mill Pond Dam, also known as Prestwood Millpond Dam, is a privately owned structure located in the Johnsons Bridge Community of Coffee County, Alabama.
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Summary
Completed in 1936, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet with a hydraulic height of 17 feet, serving a primary purpose of "Other." The dam has a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge rate of 5300 cubic feet per second.
Situated on the Clearwater Creek, Roeton Mill Pond Dam poses a significant hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has not undergone recent inspections and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or updated contact information for potential emergency situations. The structure has not been modified in recent years and does not have associated spillways or outlet gates, making it crucial for further assessment and management measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the area.
With Martha Roby representing Congressional District 02, Alabama, Roeton Mill Pond Dam remains a notable feature in the local water resource landscape. As a non-Federal dam under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District, it presents an opportunity for enhanced monitoring and risk assessment to address its significant hazard potential and safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystem. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in the unique characteristics and challenges associated with this privately owned dam in Coffee County, Alabama.
Year Completed |
1936 |
Dam Length |
377 |
River Or Stream |
CLEARWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
18 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Roeton Mill Pond Dam