Donahoo Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 23, 2026
Donahoo, located in Talladega, Alabama, is a privately owned Earth-type dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1965 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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Summary
With a dam height of 28 feet and a length of 1600 feet, Donahoo has a storage capacity of 608 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.47 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
Despite not being regulated or inspected by state agencies, Donahoo is monitored by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the potential for some level of risk. While the dam has not been assigned a DSAC and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, it remains an important feature for fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational purposes in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the design and purpose of Donahoo to be intriguing, highlighting the intersection of human intervention and natural ecosystems in managing water resources for wildlife and recreation.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TALLADEGA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.47 |
Nid Storage |
608 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Donahoo