Bessie Mines-#3 Impoundment

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityWEST JEFFERSON
River/StreamTR-LOCUST FORK
Coordinates33.63833, -87.03500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height100 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage95 acre-ft
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Max Discharge344 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerJIM WALTER RESOURCES INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01525
Federal IDAL01525
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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