Calfee Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lee Brown Dam Demargo Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Calfee Lake Dam, located in Chilton County, Alabama, was completed in 1975 and serves as a recreational facility for water enthusiasts.
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Summary
This private earth dam spans 400 feet in length and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet, with a structural height reaching 22 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, offering ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities.
Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Calfee Lake Dam is also significant in terms of hazard potential, rated as "Significant." The dam has not received a formal condition assessment and is currently not regulated by the state. However, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unknown, raising questions about its overall safety and maintenance protocols.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Calfee Lake Dam an intriguing subject for further investigation, given its historical completion date and the lack of recent inspection and assessment data. As a privately owned structure with a focus on recreation, the dam's condition and management practices warrant closer scrutiny to ensure the safety of both the surrounding community and the natural environment it impacts.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BENSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
76 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Calfee Lake Dam