Davis Brothers
Davis Brothers is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davis Brothers
The primary purpose of Davis Brothers 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 Davis Brothers (private). It impounds the Heinz Creek near Sawyerville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 776 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 254 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Sawyerville |
| River/Stream | Heinz Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.83333, -87.78333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 776 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DAVIS BROTHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02098 |
| Federal ID | AL02098 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |