Hollis Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Impoundment No. 2 Impoundment No. 1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hollis Pond Dam, located in Fishing Camp, Alabama, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this privately owned Earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, with a length of 275 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 91 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the local community.
Despite its low hazard potential, Hollis Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks updated emergency action plans. The dam, situated on TR Simpson Creek, falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With no state regulatory oversight, it is crucial for the private owners to ensure proper maintenance and monitoring of the structure to prevent any potential risks to the surrounding area.
As a key feature in the water resource management of Cullman County, Alabama, Hollis Pond Dam plays a vital role in maintaining water levels for fire protection and recreational activities. While the dam's condition assessment remains ungraded, efforts should be made to establish emergency protocols and conduct regular inspections to ensure the safety and longevity of this important infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
275 |
River Or Stream |
TR SIMPSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
91 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Hollis Pond Dam