Jaycee Partlow Dam Number Two Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jaycee Partlow Dam Number Two, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a private-owned structure built in 1937 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Situated on TR-Tater Hill Creek, this earth-type dam has a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 11 feet, with a total length of 564 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 481 cubic feet per second.

Despite not being regulated by the state, Jaycee Partlow Dam Number Two is classified as having a significant hazard potential. The dam's condition assessment is currently rated as "Not Rated", with no recent inspection data available. It does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there is no information on whether it meets guidelines for EAP or if inundation maps have been prepared for the area.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jaycee Partlow Dam Number Two presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned dam with historical significance that is primarily used for recreational purposes. The dam's lack of regulatory oversight and dated infrastructure raise questions about its safety and potential risks, making it a noteworthy structure to monitor in the context of water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Year Completed

1937

Dam Length

564

River Or Stream

TR-TATER HILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

9

Nid Storage

79

Structural Height

11

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

11
       
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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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