Sand Creek Dam Number One Reservoir Report
Nearby: John Strother C Shuptrine
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sand Creek Dam Number One, located in North Alberta, Alabama, is a significant earth dam completed in 1955 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, the dam spans a length of 400 feet and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-Sand Creek river, is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and falls within Congressional District 07 of Alabama, represented by Terri A. Sewell.
Although the dam is primarily used for recreational purposes, its hazard potential is deemed significant. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and it has not undergone a recent inspection. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam has not been prepared or updated, raising concerns about the readiness for emergency situations. Despite these uncertainties, Sand Creek Dam Number One remains a notable structure in the water resource management landscape of Dallas County, Alabama, attracting enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Sand Creek Dam Number One