J. Williams No. 2 Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 22, 2025
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Summary
Williams No. 2 is a private earth dam located in Orrville, Alabama, specifically on TR-Bear Cane Creek. Built in 1989 by USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a storage capacity of 133 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans 1200 feet in length, providing a surface area of 20 acres for aquatic habitat and recreational purposes.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, J. Williams No. 2 poses a moderate risk due to its age and lack of recent assessments. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 87 cubic feet per second. While it has not been inspected since 1989, the dam's condition is currently rated as 'Not Rated,' highlighting the need for periodic evaluations to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Located in the Mobile District of Alabama, J. Williams No. 2 offers a valuable resource for fish and wildlife conservation in the area. With its close proximity to Congressional District 07 represented by Terri A. Sewell, this dam serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem and underscores the importance of water resource management in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CANE CK. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
133 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
J. Williams No. 2