Washington County Public Lake is an earth dam located in Washington County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,426 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Washington County Public Lake
The primary purpose of Washington County Public Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State of Alabama (state). It impounds the Tr-crosbys Creek near West Millry.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,426 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 770 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | West Millry |
| River/Stream | Tr-crosbys Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.62000, -88.34833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,426 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of Alabama |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00215 |
| Federal ID | AL00215 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |