Craig Field Lake Dam

Craig Field Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Craig Field Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Craig Field Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Selma (local government). It impounds the Tr-fourmile Creek near East Of Blackwell Bend.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyDallas
Nearest CityEast Of Blackwell Bend
River/StreamTr-fourmile Creek
Coordinates32.35167, -86.98833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length790 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage168 acre-ft
Max Storage168 acre-ft
Normal Storage168 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,075 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF SELMA
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01396
Federal IDAL01396
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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