Boy Scout Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Boy Scout is a privately owned dam located in Cleburne, Alabama, along the Carr Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 37 feet high and has a length of 689 feet, providing storage for 1337 acre-feet of water primarily for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes. The dam has a low hazard potential and is considered to be in moderate condition, although it has not been rated recently.

Although Boy Scout does not have any associated structures or outlet gates, it serves as a valuable resource for the surrounding area by providing recreational opportunities and supporting fish and wildlife habitats. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 1060 cubic feet per second, with an uncontrolled spillway width of 65 feet. Despite not being regulated by state agencies, Boy Scout plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting the local ecosystem in Alabama.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

689

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

CARR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

2.75

Nid Storage

1337

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

37
       
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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.