Paul No. 3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Paul No. 2 Still Pond
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
3, located in Greene, Alabama, is a privately-owned Earth dam completed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS. This dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond on Dollarhide Creek, with a storage capacity of 183 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, it is still subject to moderate risk, with a maximum discharge of 800 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway width of 60 feet.
The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, with the last inspection dating back to 1985. While it has not been regulated or inspected by state agencies, its design and construction were overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Although the risk is considered moderate, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place for this structure, highlighting potential areas for improvement in its safety and maintenance protocols.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Paul No. 3 presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned dam with significant capacity for fish and wildlife preservation. Its location in the Mobile District of Alabama, under the congressional representation of Terri A. Sewell, adds a political dimension to its management and oversight. Given its age and lack of recent inspections, there is a need for increased attention to its safety and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of this vital water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
1550 |
Dam Height |
13.4 |
River Or Stream |
DOLLARHIDE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.52 |
Nid Storage |
183 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lock 7
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Jennings Ferry
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Forkland/McConnico Creek
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Paul No. 3