Paul No. 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

2, located in Greene, Alabama, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS. This dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along Dollarhide Creek, with a height of 14.6 feet and a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Despite being a low hazard potential structure, it has a moderate risk assessment due to its condition not being rated and lack of emergency preparedness measures.

The dam's primary purpose is to provide habitat for fish and wildlife, with a spillway width of 60 feet for uncontrolled discharge during high flow events. With a surface area of 12.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, Paul No. 2 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Although it currently does not meet inspection guidelines, there is potential for improvement in risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this structure for the future.

Furthermore, being under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District and represented by Congressional District 07, Alabama, it is essential for stakeholders to collaborate in maintaining and monitoring the condition of Paul No. 2. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding the role of structures like this in mitigating risks and supporting ecological balance is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to promote sustainable practices in water management.

Year Completed

1985

Dam Length

1092

Dam Height

14.6

River Or Stream

DOLLARHIDE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12.6

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

94

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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