Herring Lake #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: H A Vaughan Jr Howard Lamar
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Herring Lake #1 is a private recreational dam located in Macon, Alabama, near the city of Little Texas - Society Hill.
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Summary
Situated on Opintlocco Creek, this dam has a height of 25 feet and a length of 1120 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 528 acre-feet. With a surface area of 42 acres, Herring Lake #1 serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Herring Lake #1 is classified as having a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated." The dam is not currently regulated by the state and has not undergone recent inspections. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment for the dam are also unknown, raising concerns about its safety and management in the event of a potential hazard.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure and management of dams, Herring Lake #1 presents an intriguing case study. With limited information available on its condition and regulatory oversight, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of monitoring and maintaining these structures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of water resources in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Dam Length |
1120 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
OPINTLOCCO CREEK |
Surface Area |
42 |
Nid Storage |
528 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Herring Lake #1