Caddell Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Caddell Lake Dam, located in the Fungo Valley Community in Shelby, Alabama, serves as a recreational reservoir built in 1968 on Hogpen Creek.


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Summary

This private dam stands at a structural height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, and a length of 550 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1800 cubic feet per second.

Despite being privately owned, Caddell Lake Dam is significant in terms of hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction and is not regulated or inspected by any state agency. While it does not have a designated emergency action plan or inundation maps, the dam remains a focal point for recreation in the area and plays a crucial role in providing water resources for the community.

With no federal agency involvement, the dam's primary purpose remains recreational. Despite lacking detailed risk assessment and management measures, Caddell Lake Dam continues to be a vital component of the Fungo Valley Community, offering opportunities for water-based activities and scenic enjoyment for locals and visitors alike.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

550

River Or Stream

HOGPEN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

84

Structural Height

24

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

24
       
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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.