Adams Lake And Dam
Adams Lake And Dam is a gravity dam located in Houston County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Adams Lake And Dam
The primary purpose of Adams Lake And Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jim Adams (private). It impounds the Tr Limestone Creek near Saint Waldon Church.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston |
| Nearest City | Saint Waldon Church |
| River/Stream | Tr Limestone Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.14500, -85.41333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 296 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JIM ADAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00764 |
| Federal ID | AL00764 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |