Halls Reservoir Report
Nearby: Joyce Lake Catfish Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Halls is a private recreational dam located in Brompton, Alabama, on the Kerr Branch river.
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Summary
Built in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a hydraulic height of 7 feet, providing a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated", Halls serves primarily for recreational purposes.
The dam, situated in St. Clair County, Alabama, falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being non-federally owned, Halls receives no state regulation, permitting, inspection, or enforcement. The dam has not been modified since its completion and lacks emergency action plans, inundation maps, and risk assessments.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find Halls intriguing for its unique private ownership and recreational focus. The dam's peaceful surroundings on Kerr Branch river offer a serene escape for visitors seeking leisure activities in the St. Clair County region. With its low hazard potential and unassessed condition, Halls presents an interesting case study for those interested in the management and maintenance of privately-owned dams in Alabama.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
760 |
River Or Stream |
KERR BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
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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.
Halls
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