David Pearce Mud Creek #3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
David Pearce Mud Creek #3 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Orrville, Alabama, with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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Summary
Built in 1988 by the USDA NRCS, this structure stands at 9.5 feet tall and spans a length of 3300 feet, with a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. The dam has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a hazard potential rated as "Low".
With a drainage area of 0.04 square miles and a surface area of 27.7 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in providing habitat for fish and wildlife in the area. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the condition assessment has not been rated, and no emergency action plan has been prepared. The dam has not been inspected since 1988, presenting potential challenges in ensuring its safety and functionality in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource management needs. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining the integrity of David Pearce Mud Creek #3 is essential for preserving the ecological balance and water security in Perry County, Alabama.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
3300 |
Dam Height |
9.5 |
River Or Stream |
MUD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
David Pearce Mud Creek #1