Sluggs Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sluggs, located in Crenshaw, Alabama, is a privately owned dam on Mill Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1960, this earthen dam stands at a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 24 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition has not been rated, and it has not been inspected in recent years.

Despite its recreational focus, Sluggs serves as an essential component of the water resource infrastructure in the area, offering a serene location for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities. With its tranquil waters and picturesque surroundings, the dam adds to the natural beauty of the region while also contributing to the overall climate resilience of the community. Its presence on Mill Creek provides a vital source of water storage and management, supporting both human and ecological needs in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

470

River Or Stream

MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

79

Structural Height

24

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

24
       
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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.