Mt. Lake Resort
Mt. Lake Resort is an earth dam located in Madison County, Alabama, built in 1956. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Mt. Lake Resort
The primary purpose of Mt. Lake Resort 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 Stephens Lumber Co.-bhmg (private). It impounds the Killingsworth Br Cove near Pleasant Mt. Church.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 675 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Alabama dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Mt. Church |
| River/Stream | Killingsworth Br Cove |
| Coordinates | 34.77804, -86.35807 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 675 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 675 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 945 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | STEPHENS LUMBER CO.-BHMG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01016 |
| Federal ID | AL01016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |