Davis Brothers Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Davis Brothers is a privately owned fish and wildlife pond located in Sawyerville, Alabama, along Heinz Creek.
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Summary
The dam, constructed in 1980 by USDA NRCS, stands at 17 feet tall and spans 776 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 254 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is to support fish and wildlife habitat in the area, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Davis Brothers dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge capability of 300 cubic feet per second. While the dam is not regulated by the state and does not have an emergency action plan in place, it remains in good condition and has not been rated for inspection. The site is situated within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, under the jurisdiction of Congressional District 07 represented by Terri A. Sewell, providing a valuable resource for water management and conservation enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
776 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
HEINZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.47 |
Nid Storage |
254 |
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.
Davis Brothers