Dr Robert Lamb #1
Dr Robert Lamb #1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dr Robert Lamb #1
The primary purpose of Dr Robert 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 near Newbern.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 258 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Newbern |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Prairie |
| Coordinates | 32.55667, -87.56834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DR ROBERT LAMB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02104 |
| Federal ID | AL02104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |