David Pearce #88 Reservoir Report
Nearby: David Pearce #92
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
David Pearce #88 is a privately owned earth dam located in Orrville, Alabama, along the Bogue Chitto River.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2000, this dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9.2 feet. With a storage capacity of 66.61 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.4 acres, it serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk level.
Despite being non-federally regulated, David Pearce #88 is maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and has not been rated for its condition. With no outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway type, this dam has a maximum discharge of 8.3 cubic feet per second. While it poses a low hazard potential, its risk level is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure presents an intriguing case study in privately owned dam infrastructure in the state of Alabama.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
BOGUE CHITTO |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
9.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.01 |
Nid Storage |
66.61 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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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