Walker Catfish Pond #3

Walker Catfish Pond #3 is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMarengo
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamTr-barton Creek
Coordinates32.40833, -87.83334

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14 acre-ft
Max Storage14 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge75 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerJAMES WALKER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02221
Federal IDAL02221
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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