Henry Sims 1a Reservoir Report
Nearby: Henry Sims #2a Ronnie Gausey
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Henry Sims 1a, located in Hale County, Alabama, is a privately owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1989.
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Summary
This Earth type dam, standing at 8 feet tall and 2000 feet long, serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond on Greer Creek. With a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.5 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in providing habitat for aquatic wildlife in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Henry Sims 1a has not been rated for its condition. The dam, which has a spillway width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge of 25 cubic feet per second, has not been inspected since October 1989. While it does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively with no reported incidents or need for enforcement actions.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Henry Sims 1a presents an interesting case study of a privately owned dam contributing to the conservation of fish and wildlife in the region. With its unique design and historical significance, this structure underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices and the role of dams in enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resilience along waterways like Greer Creek.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
GREER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.02 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
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.
Henry Sims 1a