Chase Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Chase Lake Dam, also known as Crystal Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Bibb, Alabama, near the city of Scottsville.
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Summary
Built in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 672 acre-feet. Situated on Shultz Creek, the dam has a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 24 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2100 cubic feet per second.
Despite being privately owned, Chase Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Alabama and is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam presents minimal risk to surrounding areas. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified for this dam, indicating a need for further assessment and preparedness in case of unforeseen events.
Overall, Chase Lake Dam offers a valuable recreational resource in the area, but its lack of state regulation and inspection underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the site.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
120 |
River Or Stream |
SHULTZ CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
672 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Chase Lake Dam