Robert Free Pond # 12 dam
Robert Free Pond # 12
Robert Free Pond # 12, located in Dallas County, Alabama, is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The earth dam, with a height of 7.8 feet and a length of 3100 feet, was completed in 1999 and serves as a habitat for aquatic life in the Big Swamp area. The pond has a storage capacity of 105.1 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 70.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 10.6 acres.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Robert Free Pond # 12 is a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The uncontrolled spillway, equipped with a 10-foot width valve, ensures proper water management in case of overflow. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the pond remains a vital ecosystem for the surrounding area, contributing to the conservation of fish and wildlife in the region.
Furthermore, located in Congressional District 07 of Alabama, the pond serves as a model for sustainable water management practices in the region. The dam's buttress core type and valve outlet gates exemplify responsible engineering design for aquatic habitats. As climate change continues to impact water resources, Robert Free Pond # 12 stands as a testament to the importance of preserving and protecting natural ecosystems for future generations.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Robert Free Pond # 12 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 130 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 48 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 390 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 3,880 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 4,220 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robert Free Pond # 12.
Boat launches
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
- Wilcox County
- Roland Cooper Boat Ramp
- Gees Bend Park Wilcox County
- Highway 183, Marion
- Prairie Creek Road Lowndes County
Campgrounds
- Six Mile Creek
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Chilatchee Creek
- Paul M Grist State Park
- East Bank/Millers Ferry
- Roland Cooper State Park
Fishing spots
Track Robert Free Pond # 12 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Robert Free Pond # 12
Where does the data for Robert Free Pond # 12 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Robert Free Pond # 12.