Laminack
Laminack is an earth dam located in Cleburne County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Laminack
The primary purpose of Laminack is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W G Laminack Jr (private). It impounds the Tr Muscadine Creek near Muscadine.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Cleburne |
| Nearest City | Muscadine |
| River/Stream | Tr Muscadine Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.73833, -85.39333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W G LAMINACK JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00618 |
| Federal ID | AL00618 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |