Mchugh Lake Dam
Mchugh Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Mchugh Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mchugh Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J I Mchugh (private). It impounds the Dusty Branch near West Rising Star Church.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 270 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 | Dallas |
| Nearest City | West Rising Star Church |
| River/Stream | Dusty Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.28833, -87.25667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 840 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J I MCHUGH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00677 |
| Federal ID | AL00677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |