Mccrary Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mccrary, located in Lineville, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam that spans the TR Crooked Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1960 for recreational purposes, this dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 13 feet. With a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, Mccrary has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment.

While the dam does not have a designated spillway, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 720 cubic feet per second. Despite being under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers' Mobile District, Mccrary has not been inspected, rated, or assessed for risk management measures. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk assessment guidelines are also not available, suggesting a lack of comprehensive monitoring and preparedness protocols in place.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mccrary presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Alabama. Its location in Clay County and the absence of state regulatory oversight raise questions about the dam's maintenance, safety protocols, and emergency response capabilities in the event of a potential failure. Further research and monitoring of Mccrary's condition and risk management measures could provide valuable insights for improving the resilience of similar dams in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

500

River Or Stream

TR CROOKED CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

70

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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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.