Lane
Lane is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lane
The primary purpose of Lane 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 Nanellen Lane (private). It impounds the Tr Shelton Creek near Stewartville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 333 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 | Talladega |
| Nearest City | Stewartville |
| River/Stream | Tr Shelton Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.10667, -86.26667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 333 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 333 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,347 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NANELLEN LANE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01107 |
| Federal ID | AL01107 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |