Bear Brothers
Key Takeaway
Bear Brothers is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 39.7% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 807 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01991 |
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
BEAR BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Brothers?
Bear Brothers 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 Bear Brothers?
Bear Brothers is owned by BEAR BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Brothers built?
Bear Brothers was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Bear Brothers?
Bear Brothers serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bear Brothers?
Bear Brothers has a dam height of 16 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.