Spears Rhodes Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wylie Hill No 1 Herman Gibson No 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Spears Rhodes Dam, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam has a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. Despite being a private facility, it is not state-regulated or permitted, and does not receive state inspections or enforcement.
The dam's purpose is solely for recreation, with no associated structures or significant height or volume measurements. While specific details such as dam height, volume, and year completed are not provided, the dam's hazard potential highlights the importance of monitoring its condition and implementing risk management measures. The lack of state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight suggests that the responsibility for maintenance and safety falls solely on the private owner.
Although Spears Rhodes Dam may not be a large or high-profile structure in terms of water storage or drainage area, its significance lies in its potential risk and the need for proper assessment and management. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details of smaller dams like Spears Rhodes can provide valuable insights into the broader challenges of ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure.
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
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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.
Spears Rhodes Dam