O Dell Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Camp Tukabatchee Lake Circle A Ranch
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
O Dell Lake in Autauga, Alabama is a privately owned recreational lake with a significant hazard potential.
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Summary
While not regulated by the state, this Earth dammed lake offers opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy. The dam's height, volume, and storage capabilities are not specified, but its primary purpose is for recreation, providing a natural escape for visitors seeking a tranquil environment.
Located within the Mobile District, O Dell Lake remains unmodified and unassessed in terms of its condition. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its current state. The lack of inspection and assessment data leaves the lake's safety and management in question, highlighting a need for increased monitoring and regulatory oversight to ensure the well-being of visitors and surrounding ecosystems.
As a site for recreation and relaxation, O Dell Lake offers a potential haven for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate nature and the beauty of Autauga, Alabama. However, with its hazard potential classified as significant and its condition unassessed, there are concerns about the safety and management of the dam. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find O Dell Lake an intriguing destination, but it is essential for the state and federal agencies to prioritize the inspection and assessment of this privately owned water body to mitigate risks and ensure its long-term sustainability.
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
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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.
O Dell Lake