Mullin Lake is an earth dam located in Russell County, Alabama, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 750 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mullin Lake
The primary purpose of Mullin Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Yuchi Lake Estates (private). It impounds the Tr Cowpen Creek near Lato.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Russell |
| Nearest City | Lato |
| River/Stream | Tr Cowpen Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.32167, -85.12000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Yuchi Lake Estates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00846 |
| Federal ID | AL00846 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |