Lower State Lake
Lower State Lake is an earth dam located in Clay County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lower State Lake
The primary purpose of Lower State Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Alabama (state). It impounds the Tr Ketchepedrakee Creek near Delta.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | Tr Ketchepedrakee Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.43167, -85.69667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STATE OF ALABAMA |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00600 |
| Federal ID | AL00600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |