Whitley Lake
Whitley Lake is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whitley Lake
The primary purpose of Whitley Lake 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 S G Whitley (private). It impounds the Tr-michigan Creek near Thomaston.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Marengo |
| Nearest City | Thomaston |
| River/Stream | Tr-michigan Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.25167, -87.66333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | S G WHITLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00132 |
| Federal ID | AL00132 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |