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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Gurley,alabama |
| River/Stream | Sand Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.68667, -86.37167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 257 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SMITH,WALKER,& JOHNSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01015 |
| Federal ID | AL01015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |