Dabbs Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ec Lane Lake Scott Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dabbs Lake in Montgomery, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam structure located on TR-OLIVER CREEK, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 565 feet, with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. While the lake covers a surface area of 9 acres, it is not regularly inspected and has a high hazard potential, though its condition assessment remains unrated.
Despite being a critical flood risk reduction infrastructure, Dabbs Lake poses significant potential hazards due to its high hazard classification and lack of regular inspections. The dam, primarily funded and managed by private owners, has not been evaluated for its emergency action plan preparedness or adherence to regulatory guidelines. The structure's risk assessment and management measures remain unspecified, leaving its surrounding community at potential risk in case of a flood event.
Located in Congressional District 02, Alabama, Dabbs Lake serves as a vital flood risk reduction mechanism for the region, albeit with notable shortcomings in terms of regulatory compliance and maintenance. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and advocate for the proper management and assessment of structures like Dabbs Lake to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding environment and communities in the face of changing climate patterns.
Dam Length |
565 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OLIVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Dabbs Lake