Hoover Reservoir Report
Nearby: Catfish Lake Luker
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hoover, located in St.
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Summary
Clair County, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1955 for fire protection, livestock, and small fish pond purposes. This dam, situated on TR Kelly Creek, has a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a total length of 450 feet. Its primary function is to store water for fire protection and other specified purposes, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet.
Despite being privately owned, Hoover is not regulated by the state and is considered to have a low hazard potential. Its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a lack of recent inspection or evaluation. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With a maximum discharge capacity of 400 cubic feet per second, Hoover serves as an important water resource for the local area, providing essential services for fire protection and agricultural needs.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
450 |
River Or Stream |
TR KELLY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
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.
Hoover
Highlands Drive Trussville