Lary Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 518 ft long, taller than 78% 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 Lary Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lary Lake Dam 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 Billy Ray Junkin (private). It impounds the Tr-lary Creek near Four Winds Community.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 518 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 357 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/17/1978. That was over 48 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | Four Winds Community |
| River/Stream | Tr-lary Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.33667, -87.60333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 518 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,030 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Billy Ray Junkin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01124 |
| Federal ID | AL01124 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |