Morrison Brothers Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Morrison Brothers, also known as Rosemary, is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Greensboro, Alabama.
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Summary
The dam, built in 1969 by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 800 feet. With a storage capacity of 224 acre-feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of providing habitat for fish and wildlife in the area.
The dam on the Whitsitt River is classified as an Earth dam with a low hazard potential and is currently in a not-rated condition. Although it is not regulated or inspected by state agencies, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 80 feet. Despite being last inspected in 1978, the dam remains in moderate risk due to its age and lack of recent assessments. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Morrison Brothers presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure contributing to ecological diversity in rural Alabama.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
WHITSITT |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
224 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Morrison Brothers