Pond #3
Key Takeaway
Pond #3 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 20.9% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02467 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
NORMAN ALLEN LEWIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pond #3?
Pond #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 Pond #3?
Pond #3 is owned by NORMAN ALLEN LEWIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pond #3 built?
Pond #3 was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Pond #3?
Pond #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 Pond #3?
Pond #3 has a dam height of 13 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.