Sims No 1

Sims No 1 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityBeulah Church
River/StreamTr Pintlalla Creek
Coordinates32.22167, -86.30667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length705 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Max Discharge911 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJIMMY SIMS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL00480
Federal IDAL00480
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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