William Allen Pond 2 is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 1,821 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 William Allen Pond 2
The primary purpose of William Allen Pond 2 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 William L. Allen (private). It impounds the Rocky Branch near Providence.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,821 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 11/29/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Nearest City | Providence |
| River/Stream | Rocky Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.42000, -87.74333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,821 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 195 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | William L. Allen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02364 |
| Federal ID | AL02364 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |