Lake George is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 225 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Lake George
The primary purpose of Lake George is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake George Inc (private). It impounds the Stinking Creek near Lola City.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 538 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Lola City |
| River/Stream | Stinking Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.57000, -86.60667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,466 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake George Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01267 |
| Federal ID | AL01267 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |