Brunson No. 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Whitley Lake Mitchell Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
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Summary
1, located in Orrville, Alabama, is a private earth dam built in 1990 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a dam height of 11 feet and a length of 900 feet, the reservoir has a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. The dam, situated on TR-MUD CK., is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Brunson No. 1 serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond activities. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled and has a width of 10 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 25 cubic feet per second. The overall condition of the dam is currently not rated, and it has not undergone any recent inspections or assessments, posing a potential risk that may require further management measures in the future. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Brunson No. 1 represents an interesting case study of a privately owned dam supporting wildlife conservation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUD CK. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
0.08 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
Brunson No. 1