F W Lawrence Structure
F W Lawrence Structure is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About F W Lawrence Structure
The primary purpose of F W Lawrence Structure 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 F W Lawrence Est (private). It impounds the Tr-beech Creek near Valley Creek Jct.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | Valley Creek Jct |
| River/Stream | Tr-beech Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50000, -87.25000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 559 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | F W LAWRENCE EST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02031 |
| Federal ID | AL02031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |