Mullin Lake

Mullin Lake is an earth dam located in Russell County, Alabama, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Mullin Lake

The primary purpose of Mullin Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Yuchi Lake Estates (private). It impounds the Tr Cowpen Creek near Lato.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyRussell
Nearest CityLato
River/StreamTr Cowpen Creek
Coordinates32.32167, -85.12000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Max Discharge130 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerYUCHI LAKE ESTATES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL00846
Federal IDAL00846
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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