Maier Lake Dam
Maier Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Elmore County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Maier Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Maier Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leigh H Maier (private). It impounds the Tr-chubbehatchee Creek near Pierce Chapel.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 296 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 | Elmore |
| Nearest City | Pierce Chapel |
| River/Stream | Tr-chubbehatchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.63667, -86.11167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 296 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 525 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LEIGH H MAIER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01792 |
| Federal ID | AL01792 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |