Garner Brothers Reservoir Report
Nearby: Glen Lawrence Dam Ingram Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Garner Brothers, also known as Garner Lake, is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Houston County, Alabama.
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Summary
Constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 14 feet high and spans 625 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, it serves primarily for fish and wildlife conservation, as well as recreational purposes.
Situated on TR-Cedar Creek, Garner Brothers is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Alabama. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, it poses a moderate risk due to its location and design. The spillway, measuring 48 feet wide, is uncontrolled, and the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. Although it has not been inspected recently, the dam's risk management measures are not clearly defined.
The dam's association with the Mobile District and Congressional District 02 in Alabama, represented by Martha Roby (R), adds an interesting political element to its conservation efforts. With its potential for fish and wildlife habitat enhancement and recreational enjoyment, Garner Brothers stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
625 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.49 |
Nid Storage |
103 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
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