John Vickery #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: John Vickery #2 Walthall Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
John Vickery #1 is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond located in Newbern, Alabama, within the Hale County.
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Summary
Constructed in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 2300 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 98 acre-feet, making it a valuable resource for supporting local wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. The dam is situated on the TR-WHITSITT CREEK, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, John Vickery #1 is rated as having a moderate risk level due to its condition being marked as "Not Rated." The dam is noted to have an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 0 feet. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks updated emergency preparedness plans, it remains a vital structure for maintaining the ecological balance in the surrounding area. With its strategic location and purpose, John Vickery #1 serves as a key component in the conservation efforts of Hale County, Alabama.
As an earth dam designed primarily for fish and wildlife conservation, John Vickery #1 represents a significant collaboration between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the local community. With its completion in 1980, the dam has since provided essential habitat support and water management for the area. Moving forward, ensuring timely inspections, risk assessments, and emergency response plans will be crucial in safeguarding this valuable water resource for both the environment and the community it serves.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
2300 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITSITT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
142 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
John Vickery #1