Roy Barnett Pond Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Roy Barnett Pond, located in Dallas County, Alabama, is a private earth dam structure built in 1983 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 485 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. Situated on the Boguechitto Creek, the pond serves multiple purposes, including providing water for agricultural use and wildlife habitat enhancement, with a surface area of 13 acres and a drainage area of 0.14 square miles.
With a spillway width of 110 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 304 cubic feet per second, the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and moderate risk. Despite not being inspected since April 1985, its condition remains unrated. The pond's location in the Mobile District and its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight its significance as a water resource management structure in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Roy Barnett Pond for its contribution to water conservation efforts and its ecological benefits in the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
485 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
BOGUECHITTO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Drainage Area |
0.14 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Roy Barnett Pond