Dr James Bruce No 4
Dr James Bruce No 4 is an earth dam located in Lee County, Alabama, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dr James Bruce No 4
The primary purpose of Dr James Bruce No 4 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by J P Himmelwright (private). It impounds the Tr-watula Creek near Union Grove Church.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Union Grove Church |
| River/Stream | Tr-watula Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.49333, -85.35333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 41 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | J P HIMMELWRIGHT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00393 |
| Federal ID | AL00393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |