Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond
Key Takeaway
Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 15.1% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 1,776 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | AL83508 |
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
TVA
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond?
Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond 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 Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond?
Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond is owned by TVA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond built?
Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond?
Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond?
Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond has a dam height of 12 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 Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond last inspected?
Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond was last inspected on December 10, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.