Harris Lake Dam
Harris Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Alabama, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harris Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Harris Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kenneth Harris (private). It impounds the Tr Bowden Mill Creek near Tennille.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 249 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Tennille |
| River/Stream | Tr Bowden Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.64667, -85.79833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,680 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KENNETH HARRIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01916 |
| Federal ID | AL01916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |