Cauthen No 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Underwood No 1 Underwood No 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cauthen No 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Montgomery, Alabama, specifically on Pintlalla Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1954, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 57 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, Cauthen No 1 has a significant hazard potential, though its condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated".
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Cauthen No 1 has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain safety features such as spillways or outlet gates. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its overall condition or undergone regular inspections. While the dam meets recreational needs in the area, there are potential risks associated with its maintenance and emergency preparedness that may require further attention from regulatory authorities and owners in the future.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
464 |
River Or Stream |
PINTLALLA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Cauthen No 1