William Phillips Dam At Bedford
William Phillips Dam At Bedford is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About William Phillips Dam At Bedford
The primary purpose of William Phillips Dam At Bedford 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 William Phillips (private). It impounds the Dry Branch near East Suburb Bedford.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 06/15/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lamar |
| Nearest City | East Suburb Bedford |
| River/Stream | Dry Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.79667, -88.19666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WILLIAM PHILLIPS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00116 |
| Federal ID | AL00116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |