Smith,walker,and Johnson Lake Dam

Smith,walker,and Johnson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Alabama, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Smith,walker,and Johnson Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Smith,walker,and Johnson Lake Dam 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 Smith,walker,& Johnson (private). It impounds the Sand Branch near Gurley,alabama.

The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1980. That was over 46 years ago.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMadison
Nearest CityGurley,alabama
River/StreamSand Branch
Coordinates34.68667, -86.37167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge257 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerSMITH,WALKER,& JOHNSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/01/1980
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL01015
Federal IDAL01015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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