A K Lord
A K Lord is an earth dam located in Covington County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About A K Lord
The primary purpose of A K Lord is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by A K Lord (private). It impounds the Tr-yellow River near Barbie.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Barbie |
| River/Stream | Tr-yellow River |
| Coordinates | 31.39000, -86.32330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 438 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | A K LORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02015 |
| Federal ID | AL02015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |