Norris Carter No. 2

BIG PRAIRIE CREEK· Perry, Alabama· Built 2002· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Norris Carter No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 25.4% in AL)
Dam Length2,612 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge4 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDAL02590

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

NORRIS CARTER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Norris Carter No. 2?

Norris Carter No. 2 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 Norris Carter No. 2?

Norris Carter No. 2 is owned by NORRIS CARTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Norris Carter No. 2 built?

Norris Carter No. 2 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Norris Carter No. 2?

Norris Carter No. 2 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 Norris Carter No. 2?

Norris Carter No. 2 has a dam height of 14 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.