Neil Robinson Dam
Neil Robinson Dam is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Alabama, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Neil Robinson Dam
The primary purpose of Neil Robinson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by G T Meadows (private). It impounds the Tr-tallawassee Creek near Canaan Church Community.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | Canaan Church Community |
| River/Stream | Tr-tallawassee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.24667, -86.55333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | G T MEADOWS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00795 |
| Federal ID | AL00795 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |