Devaughn Lake Dam
Devaughn Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Alabama, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Devaughn Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Devaughn Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Devaughn (private). It impounds the Tr Bucks Mill Creek near New Haven Church.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 | Coffee |
| Nearest City | New Haven Church |
| River/Stream | Tr Bucks Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.39500, -86.00833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DEVAUGHN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00293 |
| Federal ID | AL00293 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |