Robert Culpepper Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Robert Culpepper Dam, located in Minter, Alabama, was completed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a key structure on the TR-DRY CEDAR river.
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Summary
The dam, primarily designed for fish and wildlife pond purposes, stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. While the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, its risk assessment is moderate.
Managed by a private entity, the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulatory oversight. With a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 402 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle potential overflow events. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its integrity and safety for the surrounding community and wildlife. As a significant component of the region's water resource infrastructure, the Robert Culpepper Dam plays a vital role in supporting the local ecosystem and recreational activities.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CEDAR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
92 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Robert Culpepper Dam