Marshall Brothers Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Marshall Brothers Pond, located in Columbia, Henry County, Alabama, is a privately owned Fish and Wildlife Pond designed by USDA NRCS in 1981.


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Summary

With a dam height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 261 acre-feet, this Earth dam serves multiple purposes including irrigation and wildlife habitat enhancement. The pond is situated on TR-BAKER CREEK and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Marshall Brothers Pond poses a moderate risk due to its location and characteristics. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the pond has not undergone recent inspections or risk assessments. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled with a width of 110 feet, and the maximum discharge is recorded at 560 cubic feet per second. Although the pond has not experienced significant modifications or incidents, the lack of updated emergency action plans and risk management measures may warrant further attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water source.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-BAKER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.75

Nid Storage

261

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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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.