Jaycee Partlow Dam Number One Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jaycee Partlow Dam Number One, also known as Partlow Dam Upper, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.


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Summary

Built in 1937, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 12 feet with a hydraulic height of 9 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water activities on the TR-Tater Hill Creek.

Despite its small size, Jaycee Partlow Dam Number One has a significant hazard potential, indicating the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and emergency action plans have not been prepared or updated. With a maximum discharge capacity of 887 cubic feet per second, it is crucial for stakeholders and authorities to prioritize the safety and integrity of this dam to mitigate potential risks and ensure the protection of surrounding communities and the environment. With its historical significance and recreational value, Jaycee Partlow Dam Number One serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1937

Dam Length

490

River Or Stream

TR-TATER HILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

9

Nid Storage

94

Structural Height

12

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

12
       
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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.
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