Mike Wurm Dam
Mike Wurm Dam is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mike Wurm Dam
The primary purpose of Mike Wurm Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mike Wurm (private). It impounds the Tr-little Brush Creek near Mt.herman Church Community.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Mt.herman Church Community |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.77833, -87.48333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MIKE WURM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00335 |
| Federal ID | AL00335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |