Madison County Public Lake Dam
Madison County Public Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Madison County Public Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Madison County Public 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 State Of Alabama (state). It impounds the Tributary Of Hurricane Creek near Gurley.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,232 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Gurley |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.80500, -86.39333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,712 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,151 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | STATE OF ALABAMA |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01020 |
| Federal ID | AL01020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |