Malcolm Lewis Dam is an earth dam located in Bibb County, Alabama, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 525 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Malcolm Lewis Dam
The primary purpose of Malcolm Lewis Dam 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 Malcolm E Lewis (private). It impounds the Licklog Creek near Centreville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 508 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Bibb |
| Nearest City | Centreville |
| River/Stream | Licklog Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.04000, -87.14000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Malcolm E Lewis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01989 |
| Federal ID | AL01989 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |