Porter Branch Lake
Porter Branch Lake is an earth dam located in Russell County, Alabama, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Porter Branch Lake
The primary purpose of Porter Branch Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joe Flowers (private). It impounds the Porter Branch near Fort Mitchell.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Russell |
| Nearest City | Fort Mitchell |
| River/Stream | Porter Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.35500, -85.15667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,256 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOE FLOWERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00856 |
| Federal ID | AL00856 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |