Caudle Reservoir Report
Nearby: Joiner Dam Goodner Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Caudle, also known as Fullmer Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Fayetteville, Alabama, along the Cohabie Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1949, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet. The primary purpose of Caudle Dam is for recreation, offering a storage capacity of 660 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 860 cubic feet per second.
Despite not being regulated or inspected by state agencies, Caudle Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential. The condition assessment of the dam is currently marked as 'Not Rated,' indicating that there may be a need for further evaluation and maintenance. While emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified for Caudle, its location in a recreational area underscores the importance of ensuring the safety and integrity of the dam for both visitors and the surrounding environment.
Although the dam may not fall under the jurisdiction of state agencies, its role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage in the region cannot be understated. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure of dams like Caudle is crucial for ensuring sustainable water management practices and promoting public safety in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
300 |
River Or Stream |
COHABIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
660 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Caudle