J Friday Dam #1, located in Dallas County, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1970.
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With a primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond, this dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 800 feet. It has a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 160 acre-feet.
Situated on TR-Beech Creek, this dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, it serves as an essential structure for enhancing fish and wildlife habitats in the area. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there is a need for effective risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of J Friday Dam #1.
Owned by a private entity, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region. As a significant feature in the landscape, it serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable infrastructure development for supporting biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEECH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
270 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
Mulberry Creek At Jones Al
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124cfs |
Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al
|
789cfs |
Alabama River Near Montgomery
|
3340cfs |
Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill
|
88cfs |
Cahaba River At Centreville Al
|
363cfs |
Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al
|
24cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Jones Bluff
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Paul M Grist State Park
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Six Mile Creek
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Prairie Creek
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