Hammond Number Two Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hammond Number Two Dam, also known as Bells Pond Number Two, is a privately owned earth dam located in Hayneville, Alabama.
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Summary
Completed in 1955, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and water supply. With a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, it has a total dam length of 500 feet and a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Ballards Creek in Lowndes County, the dam is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being privately owned, Hammond Number Two Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is no information available on the emergency action plan or risk management measures in place. The dam does not have any associated structures or outlet gates, and the spillway width is reported as zero. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the safety and maintenance of this structure to ensure the protection of surrounding communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
500 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BALLARDS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
118 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Hammond Number Two Dam