David Pearce Pond #68

David Pearce Pond #68 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About David Pearce Pond #68

The primary purpose of David Pearce Pond #68 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 Bear Creek Trib near Safford.

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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/StreamBear Creek Trib
Coordinates32.34167, -87.40833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage101 acre-ft
Max Storage101 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDAL02522
Federal IDAL02522
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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