David Pearce #44

David Pearce #44 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About David Pearce #44

The primary purpose of David Pearce #44 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 13 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 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 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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Significant 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 Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage98 acre-ft
Max Storage98 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDAL02485
Federal IDAL02485
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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