Ward Estate Dam
Ward Estate Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ward Estate Dam
The primary purpose of Ward Estate 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 Casey Harrison (private). It impounds the Tr-soapstone Cr near Tyler.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Tyler |
| River/Stream | Tr-soapstone Cr |
| Coordinates | 32.30000, -86.88333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,303 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CASEY HARRISON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02054 |
| Federal ID | AL02054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |