H & R Farms Pond

PANTHER CREEK· Houston, Alabama· Built 1996· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

H & R Farms Pond is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 65.6% in AL)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage137 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge287 cfs
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDAL02506

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

O. H. CARPENTER, SR.

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of H & R Farms Pond?

H & R Farms Pond 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 H & R Farms Pond?

H & R Farms Pond is owned by O. H. CARPENTER, SR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was H & R Farms Pond built?

H & R Farms Pond was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 H & R Farms Pond?

H & R Farms Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is H & R Farms Pond?

H & R Farms Pond has a dam height of 21 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.