J R Paul Lake Dam
J R Paul Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Alabama, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J R Paul Lake Dam
The primary purpose of J R Paul Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J R Paul (private). It impounds the Tr-green Branch near North Pine Flat School.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | North Pine Flat School |
| River/Stream | Tr-green Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.13500, -86.79000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 337 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J R PAUL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01727 |
| Federal ID | AL01727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |