Gerald Crowley Reservoir Report
Nearby: Caroline Wilson David West
Last Updated: February 13, 2026
Gerald Crowley, also known as Crowley Pond, is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Cottonwood, Alabama.
Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 14 feet high and stretches 450 feet long, providing a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this reservoir is to support fish and wildlife, as well as recreational activities in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Gerald Crowley has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. With a maximum discharge of 1055 cubic feet per second, this uncontrolled dam features a spillway width of 80 feet. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, Crowley Pond continues to serve its intended purposes and contribute to the local ecosystem.
Located in Houston County, Alabama, this water resource on Buck Creek is a testament to effective conservation efforts and sustainable land management practices. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Gerald Crowley represents a harmonious blend of human intervention and nature's resilience in creating a thriving habitat for aquatic life and outdoor recreation.
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Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BUCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.89 |
Nid Storage |
138 |
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.
Gerald Crowley