Brewton Sewage Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Brewton Sewage Lagoon Dam in Escambia, Alabama, stands as a vital structure managed by the local government.


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Summary

Completed in 1970, this Earth-type dam serves as a crucial component of the Murder Creek offstream watershed, providing a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet for wastewater treatment purposes. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height matching that measurement, the dam spans 1,210 feet in length.

Despite its low hazard potential, the condition of the Brewton Sewage Lagoon Dam remains unrated, emphasizing the need for ongoing assessments and maintenance. While the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation, permitting, inspection, or enforcement, its importance in managing water resources in the region cannot be understated. Positioned within the Mobile District of Alabama, this dam represents a key infrastructure supporting the area's environmental sustainability efforts, particularly in wastewater management and treatment.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

1210

River Or Stream

MURDER CREEK OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

240

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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.