Eskridge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Winston County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 425 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Eskridge Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eskridge Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Eskridge (private). It impounds the Cane Creek near State Highway No 33.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Winston |
| Nearest City | State Highway No 33 |
| River/Stream | Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.16333, -87.41333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James Eskridge |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01666 |
| Federal ID | AL01666 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |