Lawson Lake No. 1 is an earth dam located in Limestone County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 787 ft long. 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 Lawson Lake No. 1
The primary purpose of Lawson Lake No. 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Grover C. Lawson Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr-round Island Creek near Proctor.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 787 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 | Limestone |
| Nearest City | Proctor |
| River/Stream | Tr-round Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.71667, -87.09167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 787 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Grover C. Lawson Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01011 |
| Federal ID | AL01011 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |