David Pearce Mud Creek #1
David Pearce Mud Creek #1 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About David Pearce Mud Creek #1
The primary purpose of David Pearce Mud Creek #1 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 David Pearce (private). It impounds the Mud Creek near Orrville.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 4,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | Orrville |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50000, -87.50000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DAVID PEARCE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02276 |
| Federal ID | AL02276 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |