Tekawitha Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tekawitha is a private recreational dam located in Camp Tekawitha, Alabama, along the TR Canoe Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1954, this Earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, with a length of 350 feet. It has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1100 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, and its condition assessment is currently not rated.

Owned privately and primarily used for recreation, Tekawitha serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and water sports lovers. Situated in St. Clair County, Alabama, the dam offers a tranquil setting for fishing, boating, and other leisure activities. With its modest size and low risk profile, Tekawitha provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to unwind and connect with nature. Although the dam's emergency preparedness measures are not fully documented, its overall functionality and purpose remain focused on providing a recreational haven for locals and tourists alike.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

350

River Or Stream

TR CANOE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

12

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.