William Lang Dam
William Lang Dam is an earth dam located in Pickens County, Alabama, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About William Lang Dam
The primary purpose of William Lang Dam 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 William Lang (private). It impounds the Tr-big Creek near Pickensville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Pickens |
| Nearest City | Pickensville |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.23333, -88.20000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WILLIAM LANG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02244 |
| Federal ID | AL02244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |