Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Hale, Alabama, near the city of Demopolis.
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Summary
Built in 1986 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam structure has a height of 10.6 feet and a length of 3000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is to support fish and wildlife habitat, with a surface area of 21 acres and a drainage area of 0.22 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition of Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 has not been rated, with the last inspection conducted in 1986. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 132 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment is moderate (3), there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising concerns about the readiness for potential emergencies or disasters.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 an intriguing structure for its impact on local fish and wildlife populations. With its location on TR-Picks Creek and close proximity to the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam provides valuable insights into how private initiatives can support environmental conservation efforts. Monitoring the condition and risk management of Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 could offer valuable lessons for sustainable water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
3000 |
Dam Height |
10.6 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PICKS CK. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1