Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two, located in Baldwin County, Alabama, was completed in 1958 and serves primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam, classified as an earth type, stands at a structural height of 22 feet and a hydraulic height of 17 feet, with a length of 250 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, with normal storage levels at 70%.

Managed by a private owner, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been officially rated for its condition. Despite its low risk, the dam has not been inspected or regulated by state authorities, with no designated emergency action plan in place as of the last data update in 2015. Situated on TR Polecat Creek, the dam is part of the Mobile District within Congressional District 01 of Alabama, under the representation of Bradley Byrne (R).

Although Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two may not currently be subject to stringent regulatory oversight, its significance in providing recreational opportunities and water resource management in the area underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate advocacy may find interest in the potential for sustainable development and risk mitigation strategies to be implemented for dams like Calvin Childers Lake Dam No Two, contributing to the broader conversation on water infrastructure resilience in the face of climate change impacts.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

250

River Or Stream

TR POLECAT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

22

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

22
       
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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.