Bernard Brooks Pond
Bernard Brooks Pond is an earth dam located in Mobile County, Alabama, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Bernard Brooks Pond
The primary purpose of Bernard Brooks Pond 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 Bernard Brooks (private). It impounds the Tr-halls Mill Creek near Mobile.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Mobile |
| Nearest City | Mobile |
| River/Stream | Tr-halls Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.63333, -88.23833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 796 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BERNARD BROOKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01678 |
| Federal ID | AL01678 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |