Sims No 2
Sims No 2 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sims No 2
The primary purpose of Sims No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jimmy Sims (private). It impounds the Tr Pintlalla Creek near Beulah Church.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,175 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Beulah Church |
| River/Stream | Tr Pintlalla Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.22000, -86.31000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,620 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JIMMY SIMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00481 |
| Federal ID | AL00481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |