Little Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 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 86% 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 assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01441 |
| Federal ID | AL01441 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |