Lagarde No. 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

2 Dam, located in Ladiga, Cherokee County, Alabama, stands as a testament to engineering excellence with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities. Completed in 1948, this earth dam boasts a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, with a length of 580 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 141 cubic feet per second, ensuring a reliable water supply for its surrounding area.

Despite its age, Lagarde No. 2 Dam maintains a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam is not regulated by the state nor does it have a state inspection or enforcement protocol in place. Furthermore, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for the dam, although it meets all safety guidelines. The dam's location on Glade Branch, a tributary of the Mobile District, ensures it plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

As an important component of Alabama's water infrastructure, Lagarde No. 2 Dam serves as a valuable resource for the community, offering both recreational opportunities and water storage capacity. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential to monitor and maintain the integrity of dams like Lagarde No. 2 to ensure the safety and well-being of the surrounding area and its residents.

Year Completed

1948

Dam Length

580

River Or Stream

GLADE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

45

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.