Willis Lake is an earth dam located in Marengo County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 950 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 Willis Lake
The primary purpose of Willis Lake 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 Charles Willis (private). It impounds the Tr-chickasaw Bouge near Providence.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Nearest City | Providence |
| River/Stream | Tr-chickasaw Bouge |
| Coordinates | 32.41667, -87.77666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Charles Willis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02222 |
| Federal ID | AL02222 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |