Laminack Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Laminack is a privately owned recreational dam located in Cleburne, Alabama, along the TR Muscadine Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1960, this Earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 28 feet. With a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 700 cubic feet per second, Laminack serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities and leisure.

Despite being privately owned, Laminack is considered to have a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam has not been inspected in recent years, and there is no Emergency Action Plan in place. However, the primary purpose of Laminack remains focused on recreation, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-related activities.

Located in Congressional District 03 of Alabama, Laminack is a notable structure in the area with a rich history of providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. With its picturesque surroundings and the potential for risk management measures to be implemented, Laminack stands as a captivating location for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

180

River Or Stream

TR MUSCADINE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

110

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

28
       
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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.