Don Drennen Dam Number 2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
Don Drennen Dam Number 2, located in Lukes Landing, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1955 along the TR-Boligee Creek.
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Summary
The dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and other activities with a primary storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, the dam stands at 375 feet in length and has a maximum discharge capacity of 225 cubic feet per second.
Despite being deemed as a low hazard potential structure with a "Not Rated" condition assessment, Don Drennen Dam Number 2 has not been subject to state regulation, inspection, or enforcement. The dam does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and lacks updated inundation maps and risk management measures. The dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and is not associated with any federal agencies for ownership, funding, design, construction, regulation, inspection, or operation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Don Drennen Dam Number 2 presents a unique case study of a privately owned dam in Alabama with limited oversight and risk management protocols in place. The dam's role in providing recreational opportunities and its impact on the surrounding environment, particularly in the event of a potential failure, raise important considerations for sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Further research and monitoring of the dam's condition and regulatory compliance may be warranted to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
375 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOLIGEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Don Drennen Dam Number 2