Willow Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Willow Lake, located in Russell County, Alabama, is a private recreational dam structure that was completed in 1952.


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Summary

With a primary purpose of recreation, this Earth dam stands at 36 feet high with a hydraulic height of 31 feet. The lake has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1200 cubic feet per second, making it a significant water resource in the area.

Although Willow Lake is not regulated or inspected by the state, it poses a significant hazard potential due to its structural condition being labeled as "Not Rated." Despite its risk, the dam has not undergone a condition assessment or had an emergency action plan prepared. With its prime location near TR Abecumbia Mill Creek and surrounded by the natural beauty of Alabama, Willow Lake presents a captivating opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure and the environment.

Year Completed

1952

Dam Length

350

River Or Stream

TR ABECUMBIA MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

31

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

36

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

36
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.