Lee Brown Dam is an earth dam located in Chilton County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 525 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 Lee Brown Dam
The primary purpose of Lee Brown 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 Lee Brown (private). It impounds the Tr-e Branch Mulberry Ck near Isabella.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 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 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 | Chilton |
| Nearest City | Isabella |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Branch Mulberry Ck |
| Coordinates | 32.85000, -86.78306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Lee Brown |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02004 |
| Federal ID | AL02004 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |