Speir Bros Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Thomas Norris Dam Frank Cothran Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Speir Bros Pond, located in Snow Hill, Alabama, was completed in 1984 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along Cedar and Wolf Creek.
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Summary
This private Earth dam structure has a height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. The pond covers a drainage area of 0.18 square miles and has a maximum discharge rate of 238 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Speir Bros Pond is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a condition assessment currently listed as "Not Rated". The spillway for this pond is uncontrolled and has a width of 52 feet. While the structure has not been inspected recently, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and assess the condition of this pond to ensure its continued safety and functionality for wildlife and habitat conservation in the area. With its location in Wilcox County, Alabama, the pond contributes to the local ecosystem and provides valuable water resources for the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR & WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
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.
Speir Bros Pond