Bruce Pardue Dam
Key Takeaway
Bruce Pardue Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 10.9% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 683 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02027 |
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
JOHN AMES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bruce Pardue Dam?
Bruce Pardue 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 Bruce Pardue Dam?
Bruce Pardue Dam is owned by JOHN AMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bruce Pardue Dam built?
Bruce Pardue Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Bruce Pardue Dam?
Bruce Pardue Dam 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 Bruce Pardue Dam?
Bruce Pardue Dam has a dam height of 11 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.