Charles Broussard

TR-BIG PRAIRIE· Perry, Alabama· Built 1971· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Charles Broussard is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 49.8% in AL)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage171 acre-ft
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge180 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDAL02086

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CHARLES BROUSSARD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Charles Broussard?

Charles Broussard 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 Charles Broussard?

Charles Broussard is owned by CHARLES BROUSSARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Charles Broussard built?

Charles Broussard was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Charles Broussard?

Charles Broussard serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Charles Broussard?

Charles Broussard 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.