Barnette No. 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Martha Gresham John Davidson
Last Updated: February 24, 2026
Barnette No.
Summary
1 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Hale, Alabama, near the city of DEMOPOLIS. Constructed in 1988 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along the TR-BLACK WARRIOR RIVER. With a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet, this dam covers an area of 11 acres and has a drainage area of 0.1 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate (3), indicating a need for potential risk management measures. The dam has a spillway system with a width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 10 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the last inspection took place in July 1988. Barnette No. 1 remains an important structure for the conservation of fish and wildlife in the region, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and environmental stewardship in Alabama's waterways.
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Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
984 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK WARRIOR RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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Dam Data Reference
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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lock 5
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Forkland/McConnico Creek
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Runaway Branch
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Lock 7
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Jennings Ferry
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Belmont Park
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Barnette No. 1