Bruce Blaum
Bruce Blaum is an earth dam located in Houston County, Alabama, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Bruce Blaum
The primary purpose of Bruce Blaum 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 Tom Leonard (private). It impounds the Tr-cedar Creek near Pansey.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Houston |
| Nearest City | Pansey |
| River/Stream | Tr-cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.15500, -85.15833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,179 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TOM LEONARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01952 |
| Federal ID | AL01952 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |