Cooper Branch Narrows Lake Dam
Cooper Branch Narrows Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Alabama, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cooper Branch Narrows Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cooper Branch Narrows Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W.b.tingley (private). It impounds the Tr.cooper Branch near The Narrows Community.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | The Narrows Community |
| River/Stream | Tr.cooper Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.35333, -86.67167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W.B.TINGLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01363 |
| Federal ID | AL01363 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |