Donnie Wedgeworth #3

TR-BIG BRUSH CREEK· Hale, Alabama· Built 1979· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Donnie Wedgeworth #3 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 15.1% in AL)
Dam Length2,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage102 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDAL02101

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

DONNIE WEDGEWORTH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Donnie Wedgeworth #3?

Donnie Wedgeworth #3 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 Donnie Wedgeworth #3?

Donnie Wedgeworth #3 is owned by DONNIE WEDGEWORTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Donnie Wedgeworth #3 built?

Donnie Wedgeworth #3 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Donnie Wedgeworth #3?

Donnie Wedgeworth #3 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 Donnie Wedgeworth #3?

Donnie Wedgeworth #3 has a dam height of 12 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.