Lauperouse is an earth dam located in Baldwin County, Alabama, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 650 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lauperouse
The primary purpose of Lauperouse 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 Dr Berry Booth (private). It impounds the Tr-bay Minette Cr near Daphne.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 | Baldwin |
| Nearest City | Daphne |
| River/Stream | Tr-bay Minette Cr |
| Coordinates | 30.73333, -87.86667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 127 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dr Berry Booth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00026 |
| Federal ID | AL00026 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |