David Pearce Mud Creek #4

MUD CREEK· Perry, Alabama· Built 1988· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Private

Key Takeaway

David Pearce Mud Creek #4 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.8% in AL)
Dam Length3,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDAL02279

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
Last Inspection: September 15, 1988
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DAVID PEARCE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of David Pearce Mud Creek #4?

David Pearce Mud Creek #4 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 David Pearce Mud Creek #4?

David Pearce Mud Creek #4 is owned by DAVID PEARCE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was David Pearce Mud Creek #4 built?

David Pearce Mud Creek #4 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 David Pearce Mud Creek #4?

David Pearce Mud Creek #4 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is David Pearce Mud Creek #4?

David Pearce Mud Creek #4 has a dam height of 8 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 David Pearce Mud Creek #4 last inspected?

David Pearce Mud Creek #4 was last inspected on September 15, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.