Glen Lawrence Dam
Glen Lawrence Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Glen Lawrence Dam
The primary purpose of Glen Lawrence 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 Melbourn Ivey (private). It impounds the Tr-mill Creek near Ashford.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 445 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 | Houston |
| Nearest City | Ashford |
| River/Stream | Tr-mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.22500, -85.24167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 402 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MELBOURN IVEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00768 |
| Federal ID | AL00768 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |