Balfore Lake
Balfore Lake is an earth dam located in Russell County, Alabama, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Balfore Lake
The primary purpose of Balfore Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Balfore Dairy (private). It impounds the Tr Hatchechubee Creek near Cottonton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 | Cottonton |
| River/Stream | Tr Hatchechubee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.17833, -85.13000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BALFORE DAIRY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00875 |
| Federal ID | AL00875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |