Boy Scout Lake
Boy Scout Lake is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Boy Scout Lake
The primary purpose of Boy Scout Lake 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 Boys Scouts Of America (private). It impounds the Harris Mill Creek near Enterprise.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 840 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 | Coffee |
| Nearest City | Enterprise |
| River/Stream | Harris Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.42000, -85.85333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,816 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00286 |
| Federal ID | AL00286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |