Strip Mining Impoundment Dam No 2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Strip Mining Impoundment Dam No 2, located in Walker County, Alabama, was completed in 1979 and serves as an Earth-type dam with a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply.
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Summary
The dam stands at a structural height of 75 feet with a hydraulic height of 40 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. It is situated on Lard Creek Offstream, a tributary of the Black Warrior River, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Owned by a public utility, this dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, Strip Mining Impoundment Dam No 2 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. With a maximum discharge capacity of 14,250 cubic feet per second, the dam ensures the safety and stability of the surrounding areas, while also contributing to the overall ecological balance of the watershed. Although it has not been inspected or assessed recently, the dam continues to fulfill its intended functions effectively.
As a key infrastructure in the local water management system, Strip Mining Impoundment Dam No 2 reflects the complex interplay between human activities, climate patterns, and natural resources. Its presence highlights the importance of sustainable practices in land use and water resource management, especially in regions with a history of strip mining activities. By understanding and monitoring the impacts of such structures on the environment, stakeholders can work towards enhancing the resilience of water systems in the face of changing climatic conditions and increasing demands for freshwater resources.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
300 |
River Or Stream |
LARD CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Nid Storage |
450 |
Structural Height |
75 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
75 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al
|
296cfs |
Lost Creek Above Parrish
|
128cfs |
Locust Fork At Sayre
|
182cfs |
Blackwater Creek Near Manchester Al
|
91cfs |
Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al
|
111cfs |
Village Creek Near Docena
|
123cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Strip Mining Impoundment Dam No 2