William Allen Pond 2

William Allen Pond 2 is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMarengo
Nearest CityProvidence
River/StreamRocky Branch
Coordinates32.42000, -87.74333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length1,821 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage83 acre-ft
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge195 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerWILLIAM L. ALLEN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/29/1989
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02364
Federal IDAL02364
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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