Nolen is an earth dam located in Chambers County, Alabama, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Nolen
The primary purpose of Nolen is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mrs E O Nocen (private). It impounds the Tr Chatahospee Mill Creek near Lafayette.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | Chambers |
| Nearest City | Lafayette |
| River/Stream | Tr Chatahospee Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.88833, -85.41333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mrs E O Nocen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00572 |
| Federal ID | AL00572 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |