Walker County Public Lake Dam
Walker County Public Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Alabama, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Walker County Public Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Walker County Public Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ala Conservation Dept (state). It impounds the Tr-cane Creek near North Cordova.
The dam stands 59 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,102 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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.
At 59 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker |
| Nearest City | North Cordova |
| River/Stream | Tr-cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.79667, -87.23000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,081 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALA CONSERVATION DEPT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00885 |
| Federal ID | AL00885 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |