Container Corporation Lake Dam

HAYNES CREEK· Lowndes, Alabama· Built 1970· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Container Corporation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Max Discharge26 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDAL01726

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CONTAINER CORPORATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Container Corporation Lake Dam?

Container Corporation Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Container Corporation Lake Dam?

Container Corporation Lake Dam is owned by CONTAINER CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Container Corporation Lake Dam built?

Container Corporation Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Container Corporation Lake Dam?

Container Corporation Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.