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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityBeulah Church
River/StreamTr Pintlalla Creek
Coordinates32.22000, -86.31000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length1,175 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,620 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJIMMY SIMS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL00481
Federal IDAL00481
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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