Dr. Patton S Lake is an earth dam located in Blount County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 560 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Dr. Patton S Lake
The primary purpose of Dr. Patton S Lake 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 Dr. I.d. Patton (private). It impounds the Chaney Branch near Oneonta.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 433 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Blount |
| Nearest City | Oneonta |
| River/Stream | Chaney Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.93056, -86.52028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 433 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 433 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 618 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dr. I.d. Patton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01990 |
| Federal ID | AL01990 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |