Danny Fulford Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lakeside Estates Ponderosa
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Danny Fulford is a privately owned dam located in Geneva, Alabama, along TR-SPRING CREEK.
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Summary
Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 450 feet, providing recreational opportunities for visitors in the area. With a storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, the dam serves a primary purpose of recreation and has a low hazard potential.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, Danny Fulford has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for risk management measures. Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and it does not have an emergency action plan in place. The dam's uncontrolled spillway has a width of 110 feet and a maximum discharge of 3487 cubic feet per second, ensuring proper water flow during high water events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Danny Fulford presents an intriguing case study on the management and assessment of private dams in the Alabama region.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.42 |
Nid Storage |
205 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
Danny Fulford