Doctor Hollingsworth Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Demopolis, Alabama, the Doctor Hollingsworth Dam, also known as Hollingworth Lake, was completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This private dam, primarily used for recreation, stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 650 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 400 cubic feet per second, this earth dam on TR-Culpepper Creek offers a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.

Despite its low hazard potential, the Doctor Hollingsworth Dam is classified as having a moderate risk level, with a rating of 3 out of 5. While the dam is not currently rated for its condition, it has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. With no associated structures or regulatory agencies overseeing its maintenance, the dam still serves as a valuable recreational resource in the Greene County area.

For those interested in exploring the water infrastructure of Alabama, the Doctor Hollingsworth Dam provides a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of engineering and natural beauty. Situated within the Mobile District and under the jurisdiction of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam offers a glimpse into the importance of sustainable water management and the role of dams in supporting recreational activities in the region.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

650

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TR-CULPEPPER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.27

Nid Storage

80

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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.
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