Bruce Blaum

Bruce Blaum is an earth dam located in Houston County, Alabama, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Bruce Blaum

The primary purpose of Bruce Blaum 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 Tom Leonard (private). It impounds the Tr-cedar Creek near Pansey.

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyHouston
Nearest CityPansey
River/StreamTr-cedar Creek
Coordinates31.15500, -85.15833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,179 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerTOM LEONARD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL01952
Federal IDAL01952
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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