Lehman Dam
Lehman Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Alabama, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lehman Dam
The primary purpose of Lehman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by E H Lehman (private). It impounds the Tr-flat Creek near West Bear Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 | Marion |
| Nearest City | West Bear Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr-flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.25333, -87.69167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 211 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | E H LEHMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01577 |
| Federal ID | AL01577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |