Lagarde No.1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lagarde No.1 Dam, located in Cherokee, Alabama, was completed in 1939 and serves as a key recreational resource in the area.


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Summary

Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 8 feet with a length of 840 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, making it a valuable asset for water resource management in the region.

While Lagarde No.1 Dam is primarily used for recreation, its low hazard potential and not rated condition assessment highlight its importance in ensuring the safety of the surrounding community. Situated on Glade Branch, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and providing a serene environment for outdoor activities. With a maximum discharge of 65 cubic feet per second, the dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in the Mobile District.

Although not regulated by the state, Lagarde No.1 Dam remains a significant feature in the local landscape and provides opportunities for water enthusiasts and climate advocates to appreciate the intersection of infrastructure and natural resources. As a key part of the recreational fabric of the region, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices and the integration of infrastructure development with environmental stewardship.

Year Completed

1939

Dam Length

840

River Or Stream

GLADE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

8

Nid Storage

159

Structural Height

8

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

8
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.