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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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 |