Mc Calls Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Grants Duck Pond Bob Wehle
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mc Calls Lake Dam, located in Barbour, Alabama, is a private dam constructed in 1970 primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, with a gravity design, stands at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, impounding a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks essential emergency action preparedness measures.
Situated on TR-South Fork Creek, Mc Calls Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for water supply and recreation in the region. With a length of 550 feet and a normal storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities and providing leisure opportunities for the local community. Although the dam does not fall within the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency, its significance in the area cannot be understated.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and management of dams like Mc Calls Lake Dam become increasingly important. With its strategic location and essential functions, the dam represents a critical piece of the water resource puzzle in Alabama, highlighting the need for comprehensive monitoring, assessment, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
550 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH FORK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
176 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Mc Calls Lake Dam