Finks Lake
Finks Lake is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Alabama, built in 1953. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Finks Lake
The primary purpose of Finks 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 Harold Fink (private). It impounds the Tr-cane Creek near Malhep.
The dam creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 546 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Alabama dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Malhep |
| River/Stream | Tr-cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.74356, -85.84684 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Dam Length | 2,062 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 546 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 546 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | HAROLD FINK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00921 |
| Federal ID | AL00921 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |