Carmichael Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 1,200 ft long. 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 Carmichael Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carmichael Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Williamson Cattle Co. (private). It impounds the Picks Creek Offstream near West Whitsitt.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | West Whitsitt |
| River/Stream | Picks Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.64167, -87.60833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Williamson Cattle Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00359 |
| Federal ID | AL00359 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |