Lake Bobo
Lake Bobo is an earth dam located in Baldwin County, Alabama, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Bobo
The primary purpose of Lake Bobo is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Lee & White (private). It impounds the Tr-joes Ck near Seminole.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 925 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | Baldwin |
| Nearest City | Seminole |
| River/Stream | Tr-joes Ck |
| Coordinates | 30.55000, -87.53333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | LEE & WHITE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01987 |
| Federal ID | AL01987 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |