Harkins Lake Dam
Harkins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Alabama, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Harkins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Harkins Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeside Estates (private). It impounds the Tr-fulton Creek near Rossland City.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Rossland City |
| River/Stream | Tr-fulton Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.70667, -87.75833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKESIDE ESTATES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00305 |
| Federal ID | AL00305 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |