Lafayette Woods
Lafayette Woods is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lafayette Woods
The primary purpose of Lafayette Woods 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 Laffayette Woods (private). It impounds the Tr-bib Brush Creek near Wedgeworth.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Wedgeworth |
| River/Stream | Tr-bib Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.82000, -87.72500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | LAFFAYETTE WOODS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02138 |
| Federal ID | AL02138 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |