Gross Lake Dam
Gross Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gross Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gross Lake Dam 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 T T Gross (private). It impounds the Tr-picks Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-picks Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.67500, -87.58833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | T T GROSS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00367 |
| Federal ID | AL00367 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |