Echo Lake
Key Takeaway
Echo Lake is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00010 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
BOARD OF SCHOOL COMM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Echo Lake?
Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake?
Echo Lake is owned by BOARD OF SCHOOL COMM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Echo Lake built?
Echo Lake was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Echo Lake?
Echo Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.