Lake Harris Dam is an arch dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 58 ft58 ft tall and 696 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic arch section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Harris Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Harris Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tuscaloosa City of (local government). It impounds the Yellow Creek near Holt.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 696 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,526 acre-feet. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | Holt |
| River/Stream | Yellow Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.26500, -87.46833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 696 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,526 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,526 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,283 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,511 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Tuscaloosa City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01150 |
| Federal ID | AL01150 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |