G C Outlaw Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

G C Outlaw, located in Mobile, Alabama, along the TR-Chickasaw Creek, is a private earth dam completed in 1965 primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a structural height of 12 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1600 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is not currently rated for its condition and has not been inspected in recent years.

Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, G C Outlaw serves as a popular recreational spot in the area, offering activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. The dam is situated in the Congressional District 01 of Alabama, represented by Congressman Bradley Byrne. While there are no associated locks or spillways, the dam's dimensions span 640 feet in length, providing a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

Although G C Outlaw has not undergone recent inspections and its condition remains unrated, the dam continues to uphold its purpose of providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. As a vital structure in the region, it is important for stakeholders to prioritize regular maintenance and assessments to ensure the safety and longevity of this valuable water resource.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

640

River Or Stream

TR-CHICKASAW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

8

Nid Storage

72

Structural Height

12

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

12
       
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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.