Dr. Patton@s Lake
Dr. Patton@s Lake is an earth dam located in Blount County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dr. Patton@s Lake
The primary purpose of Dr. Patton@s Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. I. B. Patton (private). It impounds the Cheney Branch near South Easley Community.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Blount |
| Nearest City | South Easley Community |
| River/Stream | Cheney Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.94333, -86.50167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,760 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DR. I. B. PATTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01188 |
| Federal ID | AL01188 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |