Gus Gaston Dam Two Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gus Gaston Dam One Paynes Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Gus Gaston Dam Two, located in Lowndes, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1955 with a primary purpose of serving as a water resource for the surrounding area.
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Summary
With a structural height of 23 feet and a hydraulic height of 20 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 50 cubic feet per second. The dam, situated on TR-CHERRY CREEK, is a significant structure with a hazard potential rating of "Significant".
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District, Gus Gaston Dam Two has not been rated for its condition assessment but is subject to regular inspections. While it does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place and lacks inundation maps, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and is equipped with emergency contacts for potential incidents. With its location in a climate-sensitive region, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area, highlighting the importance of infrastructure maintenance and risk management for sustainable development.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
336 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHERRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Gus Gaston Dam Two