Royston Reservoir Report
Nearby: Brown High Pine Creek W/S Dam Site 12
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Royston is a private recreational dam located in Chambers, Alabama, along the TR Chickasanoxee Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 22 feet, with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a length of 375 feet. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1400 cubic feet per second, Royston serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Royston has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being regulated or permitted by the state, the dam has not undergone any recent inspections. While emergency preparedness and risk assessment information are not readily available for Royston, the dam's tranquil surroundings and recreational offerings make it a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful water resource experience in the heart of Alabama.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Royston presents an opportunity to appreciate the intersection of nature and human engineering. With its modest size and low hazard potential, this private recreational dam offers a glimpse into the importance of water management for sustainable recreation. While lacking in recent inspection data and emergency preparedness measures, Royston's historical significance as a recreational site in Chambers, Alabama, underscores the delicate balance between human enjoyment and responsible water resource stewardship.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
375 |
River Or Stream |
TR CHICKASANOXEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
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.
Royston