Mead Reservoir Report
Nearby: Collins Underwood No 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mead is a privately owned dam located in Montgomery, Alabama, specifically in the city of SPRAGUE.
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Summary
It was completed in 1948 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam is of Earth type, with a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 21 feet. It has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 60 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR RAMAR CREEK, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being privately owned, Mead has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The dam does not have any associated structures and has not been modified in recent years. It is not regulated by the state and does not require regular inspections. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there are no inundation maps or risk assessment measures prepared for potential emergencies. Overall, Mead serves as a recreational facility with minimal risk factors associated with its operation and maintenance.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
360 |
River Or Stream |
TR RAMAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Mead