Bryant 5bb Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bryant 5bb is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Greene, Alabama, specifically in the city of EPES.


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Built in 1994 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 14 feet tall with a length of 900 feet, providing a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate. The dam serves as a low hazard structure with a moderate risk assessment level of 3, featuring an uncontrolled spillway type and a surface area of 9 acres.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bryant 5bb offers a haven for aquatic life within its 41 acre-feet of normal storage capacity. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, raising questions about its safety and maintenance. Moreover, with a drainage area of 0.08 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 140 cubic feet per second, it is essential for stakeholders to stay vigilant and ensure proper risk management measures are in place to prevent any potential emergencies.

In the congressional district of Alabama, Bryant 5bb stands as a testament to the importance of ecological conservation and water resource management. As a structure primarily designed for fish and wildlife preservation, this earth dam serves as a valuable asset in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem balance in the region. With its strategic location along TR-BRUSH CREEK, Bryant 5bb not only provides recreational opportunities but also highlights the critical role of sustainable infrastructure in supporting environmental sustainability and climate resilience efforts.

Year Completed

1994

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-BRUSH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Drainage Area

0.08

Nid Storage

82

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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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