David Pearce MUD Creek #5 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 5,400 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 David Pearce MUD Creek #5
The primary purpose of David Pearce MUD Creek #5 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 David Pearce (private). It impounds the MUD Creek near Orrville.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 5,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/1988. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Orrville |
| River/Stream | MUD Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50000, -87.50000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | David Pearce |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02280 |
| Federal ID | AL02280 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |