Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.