W W Weissinger #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Weissinger #4 Weissinger Dam #2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
W W Weissinger #1 is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Bogue Chitto, Alabama.
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Summary
Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 15 feet tall and spans 500 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, it primarily serves purposes such as fire protection, stock pond, and recreation in addition to being a habitat for fish and wildlife.
Despite its low hazard potential, W W Weissinger #1 has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet, and a maximum discharge of 1146 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, there is no state jurisdiction or regulation, and inspection frequency is reported as 0.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in W W Weissinger #1 can appreciate its role in providing habitat for local wildlife and recreational opportunities in the area. With its historical significance dating back to the early 1960s, this earth dam continues to support the surrounding ecosystem while maintaining a low hazard potential. As part of the Mobile District in Alabama, this privately-owned structure stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.47 |
Nid Storage |
246 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
W W Weissinger #1