Dean Wilson Pond #20
Dean Wilson Pond #20 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dean Wilson Pond #20
The primary purpose of Dean Wilson Pond #20 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 Dean Wilson (private). It impounds the Bear Creek Trib near Safford.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,311 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 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 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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Safford |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek Trib |
| Coordinates | 32.34167, -87.40833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,311 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DEAN WILSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02528 |
| Federal ID | AL02528 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |