Odie Sherrer Reservoir Report
Nearby: W R Sherrer C C Huxford Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Odie Sherrer is a privately owned dam located in Escambia, Alabama, along the May Branch river.
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Summary
Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 16 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, Odie Sherrer serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene retreat in the Southwest Brewton area for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its recreational focus, Odie Sherrer poses a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of proper management and maintenance. Currently not rated for condition assessment, this dam warrants attention to ensure its safety and functionality for both visitors and the surrounding environment. With a maximum discharge rate of 400 cubic feet per second, it is crucial to have emergency action plans in place to mitigate any potential risks.
As part of the Mobile District and under Congressional District 01 of Alabama, Odie Sherrer is a key component in the local water infrastructure. Though not regulated or inspected by the state, its significance in providing recreational opportunities underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and upkeep to safeguard its integrity for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
318 |
River Or Stream |
MAY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Odie Sherrer