Charles Woodham Lake
Charles Woodham Lake is a gravity dam located in Covington County, Alabama, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Charles Woodham Lake
The primary purpose of Charles Woodham Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles Woodham (private). It impounds the Tr Yellow River near Watkins Bridge Community.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 655 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 | Covington |
| Nearest City | Watkins Bridge Community |
| River/Stream | Tr Yellow River |
| Coordinates | 31.17000, -86.40000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 389 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES WOODHAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01925 |
| Federal ID | AL01925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |