Lazy V Ranch Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Catfish Lake Hoover
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Lazy V Ranch Dam, located in St.
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Summary
Clair County, Alabama, on TR Kelly Creek, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. This privately owned earth dam, completed in 1960, stands at a structural height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a length of 600 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 46 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite being privately owned, the Lazy V Ranch Dam plays a crucial role in providing water for fire protection and supporting recreational activities in the Ebenezer Church Community. With a maximum discharge of 173 cubic feet per second, this dam contributes to the water management efforts in the region. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its hazard potential is considered significant, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
TR KELLY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
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.
Lazy V Ranch Dam
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