Wynn Brothers Lake Dam
Wynn Brothers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Baldwin County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wynn Brothers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wynn Brothers Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wynn Brothers (private). It impounds the Tr Polecat Creek near Clay City.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Nearest City | Clay City |
| River/Stream | Tr Polecat Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.49333, -87.74167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WYNN BROTHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01374 |
| Federal ID | AL01374 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |