Sehoy Plantation Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sehoy Mcclean Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sehoy Plantation Lake Dam, also known as Sehoy Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Bullock, Alabama, along the Cowikee Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and stretches 2400 feet in length. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves as a fish and wildlife pond. It has a storage capacity of 10,443 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.82 square miles.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 200 feet, and its hazard potential is classified as significant. Despite being last inspected in 1980 and not currently rated for condition, the risk assessment for this structure is moderate. While it has not been designated for state regulation or inspection, the dam presents a notable risk that should be monitored and managed to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Sehoy Plantation Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study in flood risk reduction and dam management practices.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
2400 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
COWIKEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
5.82 |
Nid Storage |
10443 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
44 |
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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.
Sehoy Plantation Lake Dam