Willie Woods Dam No.2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Willie Woods Dam No.2, located in Hale County, Alabama, was completed in 1973 and serves as a crucial offstream structure on Picks Creek.
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Summary
Owned privately, this earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a length of 800 feet, with a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. While the dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other", it plays a significant role in water resource management in the area.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Willie Woods Dam No.2 poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unknown, raising concerns about its safety and the potential implications in case of failure. As a vital part of the local infrastructure, it is essential for stakeholders and authorities to prioritize the assessment and monitoring of this dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
800 |
River Or Stream |
PICKS CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
14 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Willie Woods Dam No.2