B B Burts Reservoir Report
Nearby: Balfore Lake Burkes Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
B B Burts is a privately owned dam located in Pittsview, Alabama, along the TR WEOLUSTEE CREEK.
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Summary
Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 575 feet. The dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a normal storage of 40 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, B B Burts has not undergone any recent inspections or assessments. The dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, and there are no inundation maps prepared for potential risk assessment. With no associated structures or federal agency involvement, the dam's overall risk management and safety measures remain unclear. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, B B Burts presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and the importance of monitoring and maintaining these structures for both recreational and safety purposes.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
575 |
River Or Stream |
TR WEOLUSTEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
B B Burts