Hal Huggins Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hal Huggins, located in Wilcox, Alabama, is a privately owned Earth dam that was completed in 1986 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This dam on the TR-CEDAR CK. river stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 124.7 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 90.7 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 3.5 acres and has a drainage area of 0.18 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 414 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Hal Huggins has not been assessed for its condition and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 80 feet and does not have any associated locks. The dam is not regulated or inspected by the state of Alabama, and there are no enforcement or permitting requirements for its operation. While it serves a primary purpose of "Other," the specific purposes and core types of the dam are not specified.
Overall, Hal Huggins is a significant water resource structure in the region, providing essential storage and flood control benefits. As a privately owned dam, its management and maintenance responsibilities fall on the owner, with limited oversight from regulatory agencies. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the sustainable management of dams and water infrastructure may find Hal Huggins an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure in the Alabama landscape.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CEDAR CK. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
124.7 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill
|
88cfs |
Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al
|
789cfs |
Mulberry Creek At Jones Al
|
124cfs |
Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al
|
169cfs |
Alabama River Near Montgomery
|
3340cfs |
Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al
|
24cfs |
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.
Hal Huggins