Dr William Willard
Dr William Willard is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dr William Willard
The primary purpose of Dr William Willard 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 Dr William Willard (private). It impounds the Tr-warrior River near Moundville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Moundville |
| River/Stream | Tr-warrior River |
| Coordinates | 33.00333, -87.55833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DR WILLIAM WILLARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02106 |
| Federal ID | AL02106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |