T U Kelly No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: J P Groce T U Kelly No 1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
T U Kelly No 2, located in Macon, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1946 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a structural height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 8 feet, impounds TR Kelly Creek to create a reservoir with a capacity of 50 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this dam provides a safe environment for leisure activities such as boating and fishing.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, T U Kelly No 2 has not undergone any significant modifications since its construction. Its emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps remain unspecified, suggesting potential areas for improvement in the dam's safety protocols. However, with a maximum discharge of 1325 cubic feet per second and a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, the dam is well-equipped to handle minor flood events and provide water-based recreation opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
Despite its unregulated status by the state of Alabama, T U Kelly No 2 serves as a valuable resource for the community, offering a serene retreat within Macon County. The dam's location, design, and purpose make it a noteworthy structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of human engineering with natural ecosystems. As efforts to enhance the dam's emergency preparedness and risk management measures continue, T U Kelly No 2 remains a vital asset for both recreational enjoyment and environmental conservation in the region.
Year Completed |
1946 |
Dam Length |
450 |
River Or Stream |
TR KELLY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
12 |
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.
T U Kelly No 2