Barry Bates 5 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Barry Bates 4b Barry Bates 4a
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Barry Bates 5, located in Hale, Alabama, is a privately-owned Earth dam completed in 1994 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a surface area of 17 acres. The dam is situated on Greer Creek Offstream and has a low hazard potential, making it an important asset for conservation and recreational purposes in the region.
Despite being a low hazard dam, Barry Bates 5 has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management of potential risks. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 15 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is essential for the dam owner to prioritize regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its long-term stability and performance.
The surrounding area, including Demopolis in Hale County, Alabama, benefits from Barry Bates 5 as a vital water resource for fish and wildlife habitats. With its modest dimensions and purpose, this dam exemplifies the importance of small-scale structures in supporting local ecosystems and enhancing climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
1780 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
GREER CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
7 |
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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.
Barry Bates 5