William Dale Dam
William Dale Dam is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About William Dale Dam
The primary purpose of William Dale Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Dale (private). It impounds the Tr-big Prairie Creek near Sunshine High School.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Sunshine High School |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.58833, -87.59000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM DALE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01566 |
| Federal ID | AL01566 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |