Barnette No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Barnette No 2 is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Hale, Alabama, near the city of Demopolis.


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Summary

Built in 1988 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 16 feet high and spans 1154 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. The dam serves as a habitat for various aquatic species and covers a surface area of 15 acres, with a drainage area of 0.34 square miles.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Barnette No 2 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The spillway of this dam is uncontrolled, with a width of 46 feet and a maximum discharge of 350 cubic feet per second. While there have been no recent inspections since July 1988, the dam remains a vital resource for the conservation of fish and wildlife in the area. With its strategic location on TR-Limestone Creek, Barnette No 2 plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management in Alabama's water landscape.

Year Completed

1988

Dam Length

1154

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-LIMESTONE CK.

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Drainage Area

0.34

Nid Storage

152

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.