Jenkins No 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Jenkins No 2 Jenkins No 3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Jenkins No 1 is a privately-owned earth dam located in Etowah, Alabama, specifically in the city of Samuels Chapel.
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Summary
The dam was completed in 1950 for recreational purposes along the TR Samuels Chapel Creek. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 880 feet, Jenkins No 1 has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 8 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential and "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam has not been inspected recently.
The dam is situated within Congressional District 04, Alabama, under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although not federally owned or regulated, Jenkins No 1 serves as a recreational site for the local community. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are not currently documented. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and safety of dams in Alabama may find Jenkins No 1 an intriguing case study for its historical significance and potential environmental impact.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
880 |
River Or Stream |
TR SAMUELS CHAPEL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Jenkins No 1