W D Harrigan And Eunice H Woods Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

W D Harrigan and Eunice H Woods Dam, located in Clarke, Alabama, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 23 feet with a hydraulic height of 20 feet. It has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 315 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been rated, and it has not undergone recent inspections.

The dam is situated on TR-PIGEON CREEK OFFSTREAM and is owned by a private entity. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and is not regulated by the state. With no associated structures and a relatively small surface area, W D Harrigan and Eunice H Woods Dam serves as a recreational haven in the West Gosport area. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures remain unclear, presenting potential areas for improvement and further evaluation by relevant authorities.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the W D Harrigan and Eunice H Woods Dam offers a unique insight into the recreational dams of Alabama. Its historical significance, modest size, and location on a tranquil offstream creek make it an intriguing subject for further study. However, the lack of recent assessments and emergency preparedness information highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this structure for future generations.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

450

River Or Stream

TR-PIGEON CREEK OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

23

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

23
       
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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.
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