W B Woodall Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: J L Crenshaw No 2 Dam Grant Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
W B Woodall Lake Dam, located in Lowndes, Alabama, is a private earth dam completed in 1973 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Situated along the TR-BIG SWAMP CREEK, this dam has a hydraulic height of 32 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a storage capacity of 141 acre-feet. Despite being low-hazard, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, indicating a need for further inspection and evaluation.
Owned privately, W B Woodall Lake Dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor recreation in Northwest Hayneville, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The dam's location near the Mobile District and Congressional District 07, Alabama, underlines its significance in the local community. With a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 128 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find W B Woodall Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its historical completion date and unique purpose. While the dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures are currently not specified, its low hazard potential suggests a relatively stable condition. As the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities and support water storage needs in the region, ongoing monitoring and maintenance will be essential to ensure its long-term safety and functionality.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
545 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG SWAMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
141 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
W B Woodall Lake Dam