David Pearce Mud Creek #6
David Pearce Mud Creek #6 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About David Pearce Mud Creek #6
The primary purpose of David Pearce Mud Creek #6 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 4,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 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 37 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 | 4,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DAVID PEARCE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02281 |
| Federal ID | AL02281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |