Carpenter Reservoir Report
Nearby: Burns No 2 New Hope
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Carpenter is a private recreational dam located in Randolph, Alabama, near the city of Wedowee.
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Summary
Built in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet. It serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2000 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, Carpenter has not been rated for its current condition and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Carpenter Dam does not fall under state jurisdiction and is not regulated by any state agency. With no associated structures or locks, this dam provides a serene environment for recreational activities along the TR Wedowee Creek. Although it has not been inspected recently and its condition remains unknown, Carpenter continues to offer a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
While Carpenter Dam may not be the largest or most heavily regulated structure, its significance lies in its contribution to the recreational landscape of Randolph County, Alabama. As a privately owned facility, it offers a safe and enjoyable space for outdoor activities along the creek, with potential for further enhancement in terms of safety measures and risk management. For those interested in water resources and climate issues, Carpenter provides a unique case study in the intersection of private ownership, recreational use, and dam safety considerations.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
200 |
River Or Stream |
TR WEDOWEE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Carpenter
US 431 Wedowee