Pearce #1
Pearce #1 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pearce #1
The primary purpose of Pearce #1 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 David Pearce (private). It impounds the Mud Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 287 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.37000, -87.45000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DAVID PEARCE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02046 |
| Federal ID | AL02046 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |