Herman Gibson No 2 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 610 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Herman Gibson No 2
The primary purpose of Herman Gibson No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rolling Hills Estate (private). It impounds the Tr Catoma Creek near Morning Star Church.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Morning Star Church |
| River/Stream | Tr Catoma Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.24500, -86.18667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 412 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rolling Hills Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00494 |
| Federal ID | AL00494 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |