Jack Duke Lake Dam
Jack Duke Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jack Duke Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jack Duke 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 Jack Duke (private). It impounds the Tr-wright Branch near Ebenezer Church Community.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 09/12/1978. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | Ebenezer Church Community |
| River/Stream | Tr-wright Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.08500, -87.53833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 758 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JACK DUKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01113 |
| Federal ID | AL01113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |