Sims No 1 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 705 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sims No 1
The primary purpose of Sims No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jimmy Sims (private). It impounds the Tr Pintlalla Creek near Beulah Church.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Beulah Church |
| River/Stream | Tr Pintlalla Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.22167, -86.30667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 911 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jimmy Sims |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00480 |
| Federal ID | AL00480 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |