Lake Muriel
Lake Muriel is an earth dam located in Baldwin County, Alabama, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Muriel
The primary purpose of Lake Muriel is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Feely Brothers (private). It impounds the Owens Creek near Seminole.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 512 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Nearest City | Seminole |
| River/Stream | Owens Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.36500, -87.63333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 512 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 512 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | FEELY BROTHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00028 |
| Federal ID | AL00028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |