College Lake
College Lake is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Alabama, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About College Lake
The primary purpose of College Lake 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 Southern Union St Jr Col (local government). It impounds the Carlisle Branch & Tallapoosa R near Wadley.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1979. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Wadley |
| River/Stream | Carlisle Branch & Tallapoosa R |
| Coordinates | 33.13361, -85.57111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 511 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SOUTHERN UNION ST JR COL |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00841 |
| Federal ID | AL00841 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |