Clark Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bryce Smith L D Thaggard
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clark Lake Dam, located in Dozier, Alabama, is a private recreational dam on Crooked Run Creek with a significant hazard potential.
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Summary
Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet. It has a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and serves primarily for recreation purposes. The dam spans 345 feet in length and is not regulated by the state, with no inspection or enforcement mechanisms in place.
Despite its age, Clark Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks emergency action plans, inundation maps, and updated contact information. With a maximum discharge rate of 336 cubic feet per second, the dam poses a risk to downstream areas in the event of a failure. The dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency, and has no associated structures or locks. Overall, Clark Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspection, maintenance, and emergency preparedness for private recreational dams to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
345 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CROOKED RUN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Clark Lake Dam