Fred Hildesheim Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fred Hildesheim is a privately owned recreational dam located in Oak Grove, Alabama, along the Silver Creek-offstream.


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Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at 24 feet high with a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a length of 550 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1200 cubic feet per second, making it a low hazard potential structure with a condition assessment of "Not Rated".

Despite being privately owned, Fred Hildesheim is not regulated or permitted by the state and does not receive any funding or oversight from federal agencies. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, making it a popular spot for water and climate enthusiasts in the Mobile District of Alabama. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks emergency action plans, its low hazard potential suggests that it poses minimal risk to nearby communities.

For those interested in water resources and climate, Fred Hildesheim offers a unique opportunity to explore a privately owned recreational dam in a picturesque setting. While it may not have the same regulatory oversight as larger dams, its low hazard potential and historical significance make it a fascinating site for enthusiasts to visit and learn more about the intersection of water management, recreation, and environmental stewardship in Alabama.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

550

River Or Stream

SILVER CREEK-OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

58

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.