W A Cuthen Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mcghee Pond David Tutt
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
W A Cuthen in Bullock, Alabama, is a privately-owned Earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1993 for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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Summary
Located on Line Creek, this dam stands at a height of 16.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. With a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 0.63 square miles, W A Cuthen plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem and providing habitat for various wildlife species.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, W A Cuthen has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 158 feet to manage maximum discharges of up to 440 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a state regulatory agency overseeing its operations, W A Cuthen remains a vital resource for water management in the region, ensuring the availability of water for wildlife and environmental conservation efforts.
Although not currently rated for condition assessment, W A Cuthen serves as a valuable asset in maintaining the ecological balance in the area. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in supporting biodiversity and environmental well-being.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
16.5 |
River Or Stream |
LINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
143 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
W A Cuthen