Charles Broussard #2 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 900 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 Broussard #2
The primary purpose of Charles Broussard #2 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 Broussard (private). It impounds the Tr-big Prairie near Newbern.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 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 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | Newbern |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Prairie |
| Coordinates | 32.58667, -87.51000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Charles Broussard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02087 |
| Federal ID | AL02087 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |