E. M. Alston - Pond No. 1
E. M. Alston - Pond No. 1 is an earth dam located in Pickens County, Alabama, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About E. M. Alston - Pond No. 1
The primary purpose of E. M. Alston - Pond No. 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 Edward M. Alston (private). It impounds the Tr-lubbub Ck. near Gainsville.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 4,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pickens |
| Nearest City | Gainsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-lubbub Ck. |
| Coordinates | 33.10778, -88.12334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | EDWARD M. ALSTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02457 |
| Federal ID | AL02457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |