Donald Hesselman Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: D T Hannah Lake Dam Leon Graham Dam
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
Donald Hesselman Lake Dam, located in Choctaw, Alabama, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
With a significant hazard potential, this Earth-type dam is not rated for its condition assessment. Despite the lack of information on its height, volume, and storage capacity, the dam serves as a key feature in the region's water resource management.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Donald Hesselman Lake Dam does not fall under state regulation, inspection, or enforcement. The dam's proximity to the Congressional District 07 of Alabama, represented by Terri A. Sewell, underscores its importance in the local ecosystem and water infrastructure. While the dam's specific dimensions and construction details remain undisclosed, its role in providing recreational opportunities and potential risk management measures cannot be underestimated.
Although lacking detailed information on its specifications, the Donald Hesselman Lake Dam stands as a vital structure in the area's water resource and climate landscape. With its significance in recreation and potential hazards, further assessment and management may be required to ensure its safety and sustainability for the future.
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
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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.
Donald Hesselman Lake Dam