Holliman Lake Dam
Holliman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Holliman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Holliman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mona L Holliman (private). It impounds the Childers Creek near Potter.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Potter |
| River/Stream | Childers Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50833, -87.05500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MONA L HOLLIMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01609 |
| Federal ID | AL01609 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |