Henry Sims #2a
Henry Sims #2a is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Henry Sims #2a
The primary purpose of Henry Sims #2a 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 Henry Sims (private). It impounds the Greer Creek near Demopolis.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 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 10/27/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Greer Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.53417, -87.59084 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | HENRY SIMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02374 |
| Federal ID | AL02374 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |