Donnie Wedgeworth #3
Donnie Wedgeworth #3 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Donnie Wedgeworth #3
The primary purpose of Donnie Wedgeworth #3 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 Wedgeworth.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 155 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Wedgeworth |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.81000, -87.73000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| 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 | AL02101 |
| Federal ID | AL02101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |