C.H.Bryars Jr Dam No 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

C.H.Bryars Jr Dam No 3 is a private earth dam located in Port Royal, Alabama, along the TR-Black Warrior River.


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Summary

Completed in 1969, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 24 feet, the dam stands as a low hazard potential structure, not rated for its condition assessment.

The dam has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, providing a normal storage of 76 acre-feet for water activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. Managed by private owners, the dam has not been modified over the years and does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulatory agencies. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam lacks emergency action plans and risk assessment measures, highlighting the need for proactive management and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this recreational water resource.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat along the TR-Black Warrior River in Alabama, C.H.Bryars Jr Dam No 3 offers a picturesque setting for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation. With its historical significance and potential for further development, the dam presents an opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate on enhancing its safety measures and environmental impact, fostering a harmonious balance between human enjoyment and natural preservation in this beautiful water resource area.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

575

River Or Stream

TR-BLACK WARRIOR RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

84

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.