Kyser Lakes Dam No.5 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Joe Kyser #7 Kyser Lakes Dam No.6
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Kyser Lakes Dam No.5, also known as Joe Kyser #5, is a private earth dam located in Greensboro, Alabama.
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Summary
Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along Big Prairie Creek offstream. With a height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, this low hazard dam provides essential water resources for the surrounding wildlife habitat.
Despite being privately owned, Kyser Lakes Dam No.5 falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the USACE. This uncontrolled spillway dam has a moderate risk assessment rating and is deemed to have a low hazard potential. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, it remains an important asset for the conservation and management of fish and wildlife in the region.
With a primary purpose of maintaining a healthy ecosystem for aquatic life, Kyser Lakes Dam No.5 stands as a significant structure in the landscape of Hale County, Alabama. Its construction and management by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the importance of sustainable water resource management for the benefit of both the environment and local communities.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
2271 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
BIG PRAIRIE CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Kyser Lakes Dam No.5