J M Curtis Pond

TR-WALNUT CREEK· Pike, Alabama· Built 1979· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

J M Curtis Pond 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 16 ft (taller than 39.7% in AL)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge683 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDAL02250

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

J M CURTIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J M Curtis Pond?

J M Curtis 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 J M Curtis Pond?

J M Curtis Pond is owned by J M CURTIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J M Curtis Pond built?

J M Curtis Pond 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 J M Curtis Pond?

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

How tall is J M Curtis Pond?

J M Curtis Pond has a dam height of 16 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.