Pearce #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Jamie Dam R. Barton No. 2
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Perry, Alabama, Pearce #1 is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond dam constructed in 1982 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam, primarily designed for fish and wildlife preservation, stands at a height of 17 feet and has a length of 1250 feet. The reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 287 acre-feet and covers a drainage area of 0.63 square miles.
While the dam is categorized as having a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. With an uncontrolled spillway type and a spillway width of 160 feet, the dam has not been inspected or assessed for its condition. Notably, Pearce #1 is situated on Mud Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of Congressional District 07, Alabama, represented by Terri A. Sewell.
Despite its low hazard potential, the moderate risk associated with Pearce #1 poses an interesting challenge for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks essential emergency preparedness measures, there is a potential opportunity for further study and intervention to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource in Alabama.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
MUD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
287 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Pearce #1