Larry Jenkins Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sumatanga Chandler Mountain
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Larry Jenkins is a privately owned Earth dam located in Steele, Alabama, on TR Gulf Creek.
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Summary
Constructed by the USDA NRCS in 1969, this dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional purposes including irrigation. With a height of 18 feet and a length of 400 feet, Larry Jenkins has a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 70 acre-feet.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Larry Jenkins has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 40 feet, and the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 945 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment score of 3, there are currently no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps prepared for the dam.
Located in St. Clair County, Alabama, Larry Jenkins is an important resource for the local ecosystem and water supply. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find this dam's design and purpose intriguing, as well as its potential impact on the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR GULF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.06 |
Nid Storage |
98 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
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