Robert Free Pond # 18, located in Dallas County, Alabama, is a privately owned Earth dam structure completed in 1999 for the primary purpose of fish and wildlife conservation.
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Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this 7.2-foot tall dam has a storage capacity of 101.7 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 68.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. The pond is situated on the Big Swamp tributary and serves as a low hazard potential water resource for the local community.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Robert Free Pond # 18 presents a moderate risk level due to its structural condition being unrated. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 10 feet, and the outlet gates are valve-operated. Emergency action plans and risk assessment measures are currently not in place for this dam. The pond offers a serene habitat for fish and wildlife, showcasing the harmonious relationship between water resources and climate conservation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
2415 |
Dam Height |
7.2 |
River Or Stream |
BIG SWAMP |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
101.7 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
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