Mcpherson Dam is an earth dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 433 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Mcpherson Dam
The primary purpose of Mcpherson Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Houston Mcpherson (private). It impounds the Tr-black Warrior River near Moundville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 433 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/04/1978. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | Moundville |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Warrior River |
| Coordinates | 33.19833, -87.59000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 433 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 403 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Houston Mcpherson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01443 |
| Federal ID | AL01443 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |