Wilmore Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wilmore is a recreational dam located in Chewacla State Park in Lee, Alabama.


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Summary

Completed in 1962, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, providing a serene backdrop for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking in the park.

Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Wilmore poses a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment being not rated. With a maximum discharge of 3019 cubic feet per second, it is essential to ensure the safety and maintenance of this dam for the surrounding community. Although the dam is not state-regulated, it serves as a critical resource for water storage in the area.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and assess the safety of dams like Wilmore to prevent potential hazards and ensure sustainable water management. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Wilmore exemplifies the balance between utilizing water resources for human enjoyment while prioritizing safety and environmental conservation.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

400

River Or Stream

TR-CHEWACLA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

190

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

25
       
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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.