Dr Lamb # 1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 1,258 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 Dr Lamb # 1
The primary purpose of Dr Lamb # 1 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 Robert Lamb (private). It impounds the Tr-big Prairie Creek near Greensboro.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,258 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 | Hale |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.59000, -87.57000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,258 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dr Robert Lamb |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02103 |
| Federal ID | AL02103 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |