Sportsmen Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sportsmen Club Lake Dam is a private earth dam located in Greenville East, Alabama, along the TR-Persimmon Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1965, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various water activities. With a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 101 acre-feet.

Despite not being regulated by the state, Sportsmen Club Lake Dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential. The dam, with a length of 510 feet, is in good condition but has not been rated for its current status. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are still pending, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and integrity of this recreational water resource. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam provides an interesting case study on the importance of proper maintenance and management of earth dams for recreational purposes.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

510

River Or Stream

TR-PERSIMMON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

106

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

25
       
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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.