Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond is a federal-owned structure located in Hollywood, Alabama, designed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and completed in 1988.


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Summary

This earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Tennessee River offstream. With a dam height of 12 feet and a length of 1776 feet, the pond has a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14 acres.

Managed by TVA, Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not having a condition assessment available, the pond has a scheduled inspection frequency of 3 years, with the last inspection conducted in December 2018. The spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, with a width of 14 feet, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The pond's drainage area is 0.18 square miles, serving as a vital component in the flood risk reduction efforts in the region.

Overall, Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in Jackson County, Alabama. With its strategic location and design by TVA, the pond provides necessary storage capacity and surface area for effective water management. Despite its low hazard potential, regular inspections and risk assessments ensure the safety and functionality of this important water resource infrastructure.

Year Completed

1988

Dam Length

1776

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

TENNESSEE RIVER - OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Drainage Area

0.18

Nid Storage

117

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

12
       
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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.