Underwood No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mead Underwood No 1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Underwood No 2, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1953 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, with a length of 410 feet and a storage capacity of 198 acre-feet. It is situated on the TR RAMAR CREEK within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, in Congressional District 02 represented by Martha Roby (R).
This low hazard potential dam, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated," has not been inspected recently, and its emergency action plan (EAP) status remains unknown. Despite being a privately owned structure, it does not fall under state regulation or permitting requirements. While the dam's risk assessment, management measures, and inundation maps preparedness are not documented, its location and purpose highlight its importance for fire protection and water resource management in the area.
Although Underwood No 2 may not currently pose a significant risk, its condition assessment should be updated, and necessary emergency preparedness measures should be put in place to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and support the maintenance and regulation of such structures to safeguard communities and ecosystems dependent on these water bodies.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
410 |
River Or Stream |
TR RAMAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
198 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Underwood No 2