Archie Sims Pond 3
Key Takeaway
Archie Sims Pond 3 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 1,511 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02363 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ARCHIE SIMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Archie Sims Pond 3?
Archie Sims Pond 3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Archie Sims Pond 3?
Archie Sims Pond 3 is owned by ARCHIE SIMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Archie Sims Pond 3 built?
Archie Sims Pond 3 was completed in 1989, making it 37 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Archie Sims Pond 3?
Archie Sims Pond 3 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Archie Sims Pond 3?
Archie Sims Pond 3 has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Archie Sims Pond 3 last inspected?
Archie Sims Pond 3 was last inspected on May 10, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.