Moody Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Conecuh County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 375 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Moody Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Moody Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joe Moody (private). It impounds the Tr Mill Creek near Evergreen.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Conecuh |
| Nearest City | Evergreen |
| River/Stream | Tr Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.43000, -86.93167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joe Moody |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01889 |
| Federal ID | AL01889 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |