R M Pendergrass is an earth dam located in Autauga County, Alabama, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 240 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 R M Pendergrass
The primary purpose of R M Pendergrass is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by R M Pendergrass (private). It impounds the Whitewater Creek near Mt Zion Church Community.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Autauga |
| Nearest City | Mt Zion Church Community |
| River/Stream | Whitewater Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.52833, -86.62167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | R M Pendergrass |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00905 |
| Federal ID | AL00905 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |