Riverside No. 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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Summary

2 is a private earth dam located in Chambers, Alabama, along the TR Moores Creek. The dam, completed in 1973, serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet of water. With a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, the dam has a maximum discharge capability of 150 cubic feet per second.

Despite its recreational significance, Riverside No. 2 poses a high hazard potential due to its condition being not rated. The dam has not been inspected recently, and there is no emergency action plan in place. This lack of assessment and preparedness raises concerns about the safety and resilience of the structure in the face of potential climate-related challenges, such as increased precipitation and extreme weather events in the region.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Riverside No. 2 serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive dam maintenance and emergency planning in the face of changing environmental conditions. As discussions around water infrastructure resilience and climate adaptation continue to evolve, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of structures like Riverside No. 2 will be crucial in safeguarding water resources and communities in the future.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

175

River Or Stream

TR MOORES CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

11

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

17

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

17
       
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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.