Dallas County Public Lake Dam

Dallas, Alabama· Earth·
Significant Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Dallas County Public Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Alabama. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDAL00673

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

STATE OF ALABAMA

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dallas County Public Lake Dam?

Dallas County Public Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dallas County Public Lake Dam?

Dallas County Public Lake Dam is owned by STATE OF ALABAMA (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dallas County Public Lake Dam?

Dallas County Public 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.