David Pearce Pond #71

David Pearce Pond #71 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About David Pearce Pond #71

The primary purpose of David Pearce Pond #71 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 David Pearce (private). It impounds the Bear Creek Trib near Safford.

The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyDallas
Nearest CitySafford
River/StreamBear Creek Trib
Coordinates32.34167, -87.40833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage113 acre-ft
Max Storage113 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDAVID PEARCE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL02525
Federal IDAL02525
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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