Osborne Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cobbs, Allen & Hall Miller
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Osborne is a privately owned recreational dam located in Tallapoosa, Alabama, near the city of Alexander City.
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Summary
Built in 1950, this Earth dam stands at a structural height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 13 feet. With a primary purpose of recreation, Osborne provides storage of 75 acre-feet of water, with a maximum discharge capacity of 255 cubic feet per second.
Despite being non-federally regulated, Osborne has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam is situated on TR Town Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While it does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place or inundation maps prepared, Osborne continues to serve as a vital recreational resource for the local community, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-related activities.
As a key feature in the Congressional District 03 of Alabama, Osborne stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Despite its modest size and limited regulatory oversight, this dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage for the surrounding area. Moving forward, it will be essential to ensure the continued safety and sustainability of Osborne to support both the local ecosystem and the diverse range of activities it facilitates.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
200 |
River Or Stream |
TR TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al
|
97cfs |
Tallapoosa River Nr New Site
|
2670cfs |
Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al
|
133cfs |
Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al
|
1010cfs |
Talladega Creek At Alpine Al
|
105cfs |
Coosa River At Childersburg Al
|
4070cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Osborne