Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One, located in Clay City, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 1968, this dam has a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR Polecat Creek, within the Mobile District of Alabama.
Although Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it is not regulated or inspected by the state authorities. The dam does not have any associated structures or outlet gates, and its spillway type and width are not specified. Despite its recreational significance, the dam lacks certain critical safety features and oversight mechanisms that are typically expected for structures of this nature.
While Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One serves as a popular spot for recreational activities, such as fishing and boating, its lack of state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight raises concerns about its safety and maintenance practices. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in this dam's unique characteristics and the implications of its unregulated status on both the local environment and public safety. Further monitoring and assessment of the dam's condition and risk management measures may be necessary to ensure the long-term safety and integrity of this recreational water resource.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
175 |
River Or Stream |
TR POLECAT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |