Heath
Heath is an earth dam located in Lee County, Alabama, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Heath
The primary purpose of Heath is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Heath Lake Estates (private). It impounds the Whites Creek near Friendship Church.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Friendship Church |
| River/Stream | Whites Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.48833, -85.16000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 51 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HEATH LAKE ESTATES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01707 |
| Federal ID | AL01707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |