Luker
Luker is an earth dam located in St. Clair County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Luker
The primary purpose of Luker is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Winfred Luker (private). It impounds the Tr Kelly Creek near Camp Winnataska.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | St. Clair |
| Nearest City | Camp Winnataska |
| River/Stream | Tr Kelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.57833, -86.42167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | WINFRED LUKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01033 |
| Federal ID | AL01033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |