C. H. Head Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
H. Head Lake, also known as Hazerig Farm Dam, is a private water resource located in Blount, Alabama. This Earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock, and small fish pond management. Despite its relatively small size and lack of height and volume data, the lake poses a significant hazard potential, making it an essential site for monitoring and risk management in the region.
The dam's design and construction information are not readily available, and it is not regulated or inspected by state authorities. This lack of oversight highlights the importance of private owners taking responsibility for the maintenance and safety of such water resources. With no historical completion date and no specified storage capacity, C. H. Head Lake remains a somewhat mysterious yet vital feature in the landscape of Alabama.
Though the dam is not owned or funded by federal agencies, its purpose in providing fire protection and supporting local wildlife underscores its importance in the community. Despite its condition being not rated and lacking emergency preparedness information, C. H. Head Lake stands as a reminder of the delicate balance between human intervention in natural water systems and the need for sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change and increasing water scarcity.
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
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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.
C. H. Head Lake
Inland Lake Blount County