Lake Louise is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 218 ft long. 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 Lake Louise
The primary purpose of Lake Louise 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 Howell Realty (private). It impounds the Tr-choccolocco Creek near Anniston.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 218 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Anniston |
| River/Stream | Tr-choccolocco Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.65000, -85.78333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 218 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Howell Realty |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02000 |
| Federal ID | AL02000 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |