Kyser Lakes Dam No.5
Kyser Lakes Dam No.5 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kyser Lakes Dam No.5
The primary purpose of Kyser Lakes Dam No.5 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 J.a.kyser (private). It impounds the Big Prairie Creek Offstream near Greensboro.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,271 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Big Prairie Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.51000, -87.52834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,271 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | J.A.KYSER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00331 |
| Federal ID | AL00331 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |