David Pearce #43

David Pearce #43 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About David Pearce #43

The primary purpose of David Pearce #43 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 Tr Bear Creek near Safford.

The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyDallas
Nearest CitySafford
River/StreamTr Bear Creek
Coordinates32.39167, -87.39167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge65 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDAVID PEARCE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02484
Federal IDAL02484
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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