D Wedgeworth #4
D Wedgeworth #4 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About D Wedgeworth #4
The primary purpose of D Wedgeworth #4 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 Donnie Wedgeworth (private). It impounds the Tr-big Brush Creek near Akron.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Akron |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.48611, -87.43806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DONNIE WEDGEWORTH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02089 |
| Federal ID | AL02089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |