Charles Beard is an earth dam located in Elmore County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 225 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 Charles Beard
The primary purpose of Charles Beard 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 Charles Beard (private). It impounds the Tr-weoka Creek near Wetumpka.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Elmore |
| Nearest City | Wetumpka |
| River/Stream | Tr-weoka Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.66667, -86.25000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 414 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Charles Beard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02059 |
| Federal ID | AL02059 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |