Hughes No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hughes No 1 Ponderosa
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hughes No 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Eunola, Alabama, specifically along the TR-Barnes Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, irrigation, and recreation. With a dam height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, Hughes No 2 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 993 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for Hughes No 2 categorizes it as moderate (3) and it falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks an Emergency Action Plan, it continues to play a critical role in maintaining water resources for the local wildlife and community in Geneva County, Alabama.
Overall, Hughes No 2 stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and the role that privately owned dams play in supporting various ecological and recreational activities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and maintain the integrity of structures like Hughes No 2 to ensure the safety and well-being of both the environment and the surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BARNES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
76 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Hughes No 2