Robinson Lake Dam

Robinson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bibb County, Alabama, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Robinson Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Robinson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carl Robinson (private). It impounds the Tr-caffee Creek near West Blocton.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyBibb
Nearest CityWest Blocton
River/StreamTr-caffee Creek
Coordinates33.18333, -87.13000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Max Discharge550 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCARL ROBINSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01723
Federal IDAL01723
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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