Magnolia Shores Lake
Magnolia Shores Lake is an earth dam located in Crenshaw County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Magnolia Shores Lake
The primary purpose of Magnolia Shores Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Magnolia Shores (private). It impounds the Jordan Creek near Bradleyton.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 562 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Crenshaw |
| Nearest City | Bradleyton |
| River/Stream | Jordan Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.93000, -86.28667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 787 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MAGNOLIA SHORES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00075 |
| Federal ID | AL00075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |