Barron Lake
Key Takeaway
Barron Lake is classified as high hazard in Alabama. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 68.6% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| NID ID | AL83480 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MERRIL & DIANA BARRON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barron Lake?
Barron Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Barron Lake?
Barron Lake is owned by MERRIL & DIANA BARRON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Barron Lake?
Barron Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barron Lake?
Barron Lake has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.