Lick Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Harbisons Pond Dam Whites Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lick Creek Dam, located in Cullman, Alabama, is a privately-owned structure built in 1952 primarily for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an Earth type, sits along TR Lick Creek and has a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 390 feet. It holds a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 91 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for the local community.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Lick Creek Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Although it does not have a state jurisdiction or regulatory agency overseeing its operation, the dam remains a key asset in providing essential water resources for firefighting, livestock, and recreational purposes in the area. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its intended purposes effectively, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
390 |
River Or Stream |
TR LICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
165 |
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.
Lick Creek Dam