Little Reservoir Dam
Little Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Little Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Little Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tuscaloosa City Of (local government). It impounds the Tr-black Warrior River near Riverview.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | Riverview |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Warrior River |
| Coordinates | 33.22333, -87.52167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TUSCALOOSA CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01441 |
| Federal ID | AL01441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |