Cold Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cold Creek is a vital water supply source in Mobile, Alabama, serving the local community of SALCO.


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Summary

Built in 1968 by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 18 feet. With a capacity of storing 1000 acre-feet of water, Cold Creek plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable water supply for the area, especially during times of peak demand.

Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Cold Creek has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is inspected at regular intervals to ensure its safety and reliability. With a maximum discharge capacity of 11500 cubic feet per second, Cold Creek is well-equipped to handle varying water flow conditions and maintain a steady water supply for the region.

While Cold Creek does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, its overall risk assessment and management measures remain unspecified. As a key player in the water resource infrastructure of Mobile County, Alabama, Cold Creek stands as a testament to the importance of effective dam management and maintenance in ensuring a sustainable water supply for the community.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

2000

River Or Stream

COLD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

1000

Structural Height

22

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

22
       
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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.