Pine Lake Dam
Pine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sid Mcdonald (private). It impounds the Gilliam Creek near Hog Jaw.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 473 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Hog Jaw |
| River/Stream | Gilliam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.35167, -86.52500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 473 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 473 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,675 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SID MCDONALD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01023 |
| Federal ID | AL01023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |