John Broussard No. 6
John Broussard No. 6 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Broussard No. 6
The primary purpose of John Broussard No. 6 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 John Broussard (private). It impounds the Tr-whitsitt Ck. near Demopolis.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 12/01/1987. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-whitsitt Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.55056, -87.58167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOHN BROUSSARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02324 |
| Federal ID | AL02324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |