Herring Lake #1
Herring Lake #1 is a dam located in Macon County, Alabama. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Herring Lake #1
The primary purpose of Herring Lake #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Herring Lands Llc (private). It impounds the Opintlocco Creek near Little Texas - Society Hill.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 528 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Alabama dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Little Texas - Society Hill |
| River/Stream | Opintlocco Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.35254, -85.59416 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HERRING LANDS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL83486 |
| Federal ID | AL83486 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |