Ray Scott Pond

Ray Scott Pond is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Alabama, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Ray Scott Pond

The primary purpose of Ray Scott Pond 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 Ray Scott (private). It impounds the Pinchony Creek near Selma.

The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 738 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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.

At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyLowndes
Nearest CitySelma
River/StreamPinchony Creek
Coordinates32.16694, -86.46694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage738 acre-ft
Max Storage738 acre-ft
Normal Storage510 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerRAY SCOTT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02233
Federal IDAL02233
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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