Ray Scott Pond
Ray Scott Pond is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Alabama, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ray Scott Pond
The primary purpose of Ray Scott Pond 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 Ray Scott (private). It impounds the Pinchony Creek near Selma.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 738 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | Selma |
| River/Stream | Pinchony Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.16694, -86.46694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 738 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 738 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RAY SCOTT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02233 |
| Federal ID | AL02233 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |