Charles Broussard
Charles Broussard is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Charles Broussard
The primary purpose of Charles Broussard 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 Charles Broussard (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek near Demopolis.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,765 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 253 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 09/10/1986. That was over 39 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.55722, -87.51583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,765 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CHARLES BROUSSARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02343 |
| Federal ID | AL02343 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |