Vaughans Mill Pond
Vaughans Mill Pond is a gravity dam located in Macon County, Alabama, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vaughans Mill Pond
The primary purpose of Vaughans Mill Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joyce Mc Cartha Blake (private). It impounds the Choctafaula Creek near Chehaw Church.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Macon |
| Nearest City | Chehaw Church |
| River/Stream | Choctafaula Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.51167, -85.57833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOYCE MC CARTHA BLAKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00428 |
| Federal ID | AL00428 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |