Lawson Lake No. 3
Lawson Lake No. 3 is an earth dam located in Limestone County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lawson Lake No. 3
The primary purpose of Lawson Lake No. 3 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 Grover C. Lawson (private). It impounds the Tr-round Island Creek near Proctor.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 | Limestone |
| Nearest City | Proctor |
| River/Stream | Tr-round Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.71833, -87.10000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GROVER C. LAWSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02209 |
| Federal ID | AL02209 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |