James Crooks Lake Dam
James Crooks Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dale County, Alabama. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About James Crooks Lake Dam
The primary purpose of James Crooks Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Crooks (private).
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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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dale |
| Coordinates | 31.37500, -85.57500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES CROOKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00668 |
| Federal ID | AL00668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |