Strother Dearman
Strother Dearman is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Strother Dearman
The primary purpose of Strother Dearman 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 Strother Dearman (private). It impounds the Wiley Branch near Gaston.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 354 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Gaston |
| River/Stream | Wiley Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.42111, -88.24806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 354 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 344 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | STROTHER DEARMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02504 |
| Federal ID | AL02504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |