Schorr Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Maytag Lake No 1 Sorrell
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Schorr Lake Dam in Bullock, Alabama, is a privately owned structure completed in 1972 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 500 feet. The dam provides a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge rate of 1312 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam has not undergone recent inspections or received a condition assessment. It does not fall under state regulation or jurisdiction, with no enforcement, permitting, or inspection requirements in place. The dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, and there is no information available on risk assessment or management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Schorr Lake Dam offers a unique glimpse into a privately owned recreational structure in Alabama. With its modest storage capacity and low hazard potential, the dam presents an interesting case study in dam management and maintenance practices. However, the lack of recent inspections, condition assessments, and emergency preparedness raises questions about the dam's overall safety and resilience in the face of potential natural disasters or climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
500 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MOORES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Schorr Lake Dam