Red Nichols-Number One Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Red Nichols-Number One is a privately owned earth dam located in Mobile, Alabama, specifically in the city of Nichols.


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Summary

Completed in 1945, this dam was primarily built for recreational purposes along the TR-Escatawpa River. With a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 650 cubic feet per second.

Despite its low hazard potential, Red Nichols-Number One has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, and there have been no recent inspections or assessments conducted. The dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, and there is no information available regarding its risk assessment or management measures.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Red Nichols-Number One will find its history and recreational purpose intriguing. However, concerns may arise regarding the lack of recent inspections, condition assessments, and emergency preparedness for this dam. Further monitoring and evaluation may be necessary to ensure the safety and sustainability of this structure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1945

Dam Length

470

River Or Stream

TR-ESCATAWPA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

70

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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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.