Dean Wilson Pond #20

BEAR CREEK TRIB· Dallas, Alabama· Built 1997· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dean Wilson Pond #20 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 10.9% in AL)
Dam Length1,311 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDAL02528

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

DEAN WILSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dean Wilson Pond #20?

Dean Wilson Pond #20 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 Dean Wilson Pond #20?

Dean Wilson Pond #20 is owned by DEAN WILSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dean Wilson Pond #20 built?

Dean Wilson Pond #20 was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Dean Wilson Pond #20?

Dean Wilson Pond #20 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 Dean Wilson Pond #20?

Dean Wilson Pond #20 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.

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.