Lake Helen
Lake Helen is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Alabama, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Helen
The primary purpose of Lake Helen 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 Marion Sanders (private). It impounds the Tr-clearwater Cr near Elba.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 302 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Coffee |
| Nearest City | Elba |
| River/Stream | Tr-clearwater Cr |
| Coordinates | 31.58000, -85.83500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,376 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MARION SANDERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02009 |
| Federal ID | AL02009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |