Walburn #1
Walburn #1 is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Walburn #1
The primary purpose of Walburn #1 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 Fred Walburn (private). It impounds the Tr-tombigbee River near Epes.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 11/28/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Epes |
| River/Stream | Tr-tombigbee River |
| Coordinates | 32.40528, -88.10250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | FRED WALBURN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02429 |
| Federal ID | AL02429 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |