Orr S Lake Dam
Orr S Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pickens County, Alabama, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Orr S Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Orr S Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hilda Orr (private). It impounds the Tr-lubbub Creek near Reform.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Pickens |
| Nearest City | Reform |
| River/Stream | Tr-lubbub Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.16667, -87.95834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HILDA ORR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01492 |
| Federal ID | AL01492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |