D R Stallworth Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

D R Stallworth Dam, located in Vinegar Bend, Alabama, was completed in 1945 and primarily serves as a recreational resource along the TR-Escatawpa River.


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Summary

The dam, with a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, has a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 125 acre-feet. Although the dam is privately owned, it does not fall under state regulation or jurisdiction.

With a length of 675 feet, D R Stallworth Dam is classified as an earth dam and is considered to have a significant hazard potential. Despite not being rated for its current condition, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. The dam does not have spillways or locks, but it remains an important recreational feature in the area. Overall, D R Stallworth Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of private dams in the United States.

Year Completed

1945

Dam Length

675

River Or Stream

TR-ESCATAWPA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

134

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.