Marvin Parker Lake Dam No 2
Marvin Parker Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Dale County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Marvin Parker Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Marvin Parker Lake Dam No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marvin Parker (private). It impounds the Tr Little Claybank Creek near Northwest Ozark.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Dale |
| Nearest City | Northwest Ozark |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Claybank Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.50167, -85.66333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 339 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARVIN PARKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01906 |
| Federal ID | AL01906 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |