Bert Boroughs Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bert Boroughs Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,960 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00153 |
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
BERT BOROUGHS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bert Boroughs Pond Dam?
Bert Boroughs Pond Dam 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 Bert Boroughs Pond Dam?
Bert Boroughs Pond Dam is owned by BERT BOROUGHS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bert Boroughs Pond Dam built?
Bert Boroughs Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Bert Boroughs Pond Dam?
Bert Boroughs Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.