Larry Powell is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 1,058 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Larry Powell
The primary purpose of Larry Powell 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 Larry Powell (private). It impounds the Tr Jones Creek near Epes.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,058 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 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 | Epes |
| River/Stream | Tr Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.70556, -88.16861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,058 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 107 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Larry Powell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02505 |
| Federal ID | AL02505 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |