Bush Pond
Bush Pond is an earth dam located in Russell County, Alabama, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bush Pond
The primary purpose of Bush Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mrs. J H Venable (private). It impounds the Tr Little Uchee Creek near Fort Mitchell.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 | Russell |
| Nearest City | Fort Mitchell |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Uchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.43333, -85.10333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MRS. J H VENABLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00854 |
| Federal ID | AL00854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |