Doug Chapman Reservoir Report
Nearby: Strickland C E Sellers
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Doug Chapman is a privately owned earth dam located in Montgomery, Alabama, specifically in the city of Grady.
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Summary
Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and fish and wildlife pond. With a height of 15 feet and a length of 225 feet, Doug Chapman has a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.06 square miles.
The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 55 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 540 cubic feet per second. While the hazard potential is considered significant and the risk assessment moderate, the condition of Doug Chapman is currently not rated. Despite lacking a designated emergency action plan, this dam remains a vital resource for the local ecosystem and recreational activities in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Doug Chapman serves as a crucial habitat for fish and wildlife in the TR-PATSALIGA stream. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Alabama's congressional district 2.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PATSALIGA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al
|
24cfs |
Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works
|
1710cfs |
Alabama River Near Montgomery
|
3340cfs |
Conecuh River At Brantley Al
|
482cfs |
Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al
|
402cfs |
Pea River Near Ariton Al
|
860cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Doug Chapman