Lunsford Pond Dam
Lunsford Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lunsford Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Lunsford Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Porter Lunsford (private). It impounds the Harrand Creek near Enterprise.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 586 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 | Coffee |
| Nearest City | Enterprise |
| River/Stream | Harrand Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.34500, -85.82833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 586 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 525 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PORTER LUNSFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00291 |
| Federal ID | AL00291 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |