Hosea Mathis Reservoir Report
Nearby: H & R Farms Pond Emmett Sellers
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hosea Mathis, also known as Mathis Pond, is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Wicksburg, Alabama.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 390 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Hosea Mathis is to support fish and wildlife habitats, as well as recreational activities in the area.
Situated on the TR-Panther Creek in Geneva County, Hosea Mathis has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being state-regulated, this pond serves as a valuable resource for the local community and ecosystem. With a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 559 cubic feet per second, it is essential to monitor and maintain this structure to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
Owned privately and funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hosea Mathis stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management and conservation efforts in Alabama. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like Hosea Mathis play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity and ecological balance in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
390 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
142 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Hosea Mathis