Lake Sueann

Lake Sueann is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Alabama, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Lake Sueann

The primary purpose of Lake Sueann is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Cumberland C Club (private). It impounds the Tr-gurley Creek near Masseyline.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityMasseyline
River/StreamTr-gurley Creek
Coordinates33.76833, -86.67167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length430 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Max Discharge12 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE CUMBERLAND C CLUB
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01287
Federal IDAL01287
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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