Queenstown Lake No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Queenstown Lake No 2 in Jefferson, Alabama, is a privately owned dam built in 1910 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Situated in Lola City along Stinking Creek, this dam has a structural height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. The dam is designed as an "Other" type, with a length of 95 feet and a maximum discharge of 3293 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.

Managed by a private owner, Queenstown Lake No 2 has not been significantly modified over the years and does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation. It is located within Congressional District 06, Alabama, represented by Gary J. Palmer. The dam does not have a designated emergency action plan or updated inundation maps, but it is classified as having a low risk profile. The dam's lack of state inspection, regulation, and enforcement suggests a need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for recreational use.

Year Completed

1910

Dam Length

95

River Or Stream

STINKING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Other

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

200

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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.