Dr Walter Nicholas Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: W R Carter Vanity Fair Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dr Walter Nicholas Dam, located in Monroe, Alabama, along the TR-BRUSHY CREEK river, was completed in 1960 and serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam is privately owned and stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 19 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 440 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated".
While the dam does not fall under federal jurisdiction, it is maintained by private owners and has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status, inundation maps, risk assessment, and risk management measures are all listed as unprepared or not applicable. The location's hazard potential is deemed low, but the lack of recent evaluations raises questions about the overall safety and maintenance of the structure. For those interested in water resource management and climate change impacts on infrastructure, Dr Walter Nicholas Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in need of further examination and oversight.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
233 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Dr Walter Nicholas Dam