Walker Catfish Pond #3 is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 400 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 Walker Catfish Pond #3
The primary purpose of Walker Catfish Pond #3 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 James Walker (private). It impounds the Tr-barton Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 14 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Marengo |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-barton Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.40833, -87.83334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | James Walker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02221 |
| Federal ID | AL02221 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |