Barnette No. 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

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Summary

3, located in Hale, Alabama, near Demopolis, is a private fish and wildlife pond dam completed in 1988 by the USDA NRCS. The earth dam stands at 15 feet high and spans 973 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood control and wildlife habitat enhancement, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

This water resource structure on TR-Limestone Creek, under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District and Congressional District 07, Alabama, has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 33 feet. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam has not undergone recent inspections, with its condition yet to be rated. The risk assessment for Barnette No. 3 indicates a moderate level of risk (rating 3), highlighting the need for potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both wildlife and the surrounding community.

For enthusiasts of water resources and climate, Barnette No. 3 provides a fascinating glimpse into the realm of private dam construction for habitat preservation and flood control purposes. The unique characteristics of this structure, its design by the USDA NRCS, and its location in the beautiful landscape of Hale, Alabama, make it a compelling site for further exploration and study in the realm of water resource management and conservation efforts.

Year Completed

1988

Dam Length

973

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TR-LIMESTONE CK.

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

79

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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.