Lowe S Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cebron Brown Dam Jack House Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lowe S Dam, also known as Lowe Lake, is a private-owned structure located in Gordo, Alabama, within Pickens County.
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Summary
Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 425 feet in length. The primary purpose of Lowe S Dam is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, while also catering to purposes such as Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, and Recreation.
With a storage capacity of 173 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 240 cubic feet per second, Lowe S Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam's spillway type is Uncontrolled, with a width of 52 feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Lowe S Dam indicates a moderate level of risk.
While Lowe S Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, it remains an integral part of the water infrastructure in the area, providing essential support for fish and wildlife preservation, recreation, and fire protection. The dam's location on the HOG BRANCH OFFSTREAM river ensures that it serves as a valuable resource for water management and climate resilience efforts in Alabama.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
425 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
HOG BRANCH OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Drainage Area |
0.67 |
Nid Storage |
173 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Lowe S Dam