Edwards Pond
Edwards Pond is an earth dam located in Russell County, Alabama, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Edwards Pond
The primary purpose of Edwards Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Dudley (private). It impounds the Tr Little Uchee Creek near Nuckles.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, 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 | Nuckles |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Uchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.42167, -85.09333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 127 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN DUDLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01405 |
| Federal ID | AL01405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |