Pooles Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Taylors Dam Town Creek W/S Dam Site 3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pooles Pond Dam in Lawrence, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Despite not being regulated by the state or having a designated inspection frequency, the dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pooles Pond Dam does not have a designated height or volume, but it is associated with no other structures. The dam's hazard potential, coupled with its lack of condition assessment and EAP, highlights the need for proper risk management measures to be implemented. Furthermore, the dam's significant hazard potential underscores the importance of ensuring the safety and maintenance of this recreational structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
As Pooles Pond Dam remains unregulated and uninspected, it is crucial for the private owners to prioritize the safety and maintenance of the dam to mitigate potential risks. With the hazard potential deemed significant and the lack of a condition assessment or EAP, there is a pressing need for proper risk management measures to be put in place. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should advocate for the implementation of safety protocols and regular inspections to ensure the longevity and security of Pooles Pond Dam and the surrounding area.
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.
Pooles Pond Dam