Henderson Big Pond
Henderson Big Pond is an earth dam located in Wilcox County, Alabama, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Henderson Big Pond
The primary purpose of Henderson Big 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 Jimmie Henderson (private). It impounds the Dixion Creek near Camden.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 442 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 significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Wilcox |
| Nearest City | Camden |
| River/Stream | Dixion Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.10000, -87.37000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 339 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 833 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JIMMIE HENDERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02269 |
| Federal ID | AL02269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |