David Pearce Mud Creek #6 Reservoir Report
Nearby: David Pearce Mud Creek #2
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
David Pearce Mud Creek #6 is a privately owned earth dam located in Orrville, Alabama, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1988.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet and a surface area of 32 acres. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.
The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 57 cubic feet per second and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 33 feet. The structure has a height of 8.3 feet and a length of 4600 feet, providing flood protection for the surrounding area. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam poses a moderate risk (rated 3) and has not been assessed for emergency action planning or risk management measures.
Located in the Mobile District of Alabama, David Pearce Mud Creek #6 plays a vital role in supporting local fish and wildlife populations while also providing flood control benefits. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the ecological significance of this dam and the measures needed to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
4600 |
Dam Height |
8.3 |
River Or Stream |
MUD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32 |
Drainage Area |
0.15 |
Nid Storage |
139 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
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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.
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