Dekalb County Public Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dekalb County Public Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. 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 Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,943 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01203 |
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
STATE OF ALABAMA
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dekalb County Public Lake Dam?
Dekalb County Public Lake Dam 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 Dekalb County Public Lake Dam?
Dekalb 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.
When was Dekalb County Public Lake Dam built?
Dekalb County Public Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Dekalb County Public Lake Dam?
Dekalb 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.