Lewis Lawson Dam No.1
Lewis Lawson Dam No.1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lewis Lawson Dam No.1
The primary purpose of Lewis Lawson Dam No.1 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 Lewis J.lawson Jr. (private). It impounds the Wrights Creek Offstram near Sawyerville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/1978. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Sawyerville |
| River/Stream | Wrights Creek Offstram |
| Coordinates | 32.75667, -87.76000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | LEWIS J.LAWSON JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00313 |
| Federal ID | AL00313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |