Echo Lake
Key Takeaway
Echo Lake is classified as significant hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 884 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 548 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01280 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ECHO LAKE LAND CORP
Private
Nearby Dams
Lake In The Woods
Jefferson, AL
Significant HazardQuickhaven Lake
Jefferson, AL
Low HazardTadpole
St. Clair, AL
Low HazardTekawitha
St. Clair, AL
Low HazardHubbards Lake
Jefferson, AL
Low HazardJ M Roberts Pond
Jefferson, AL
Low Hazard 29 ftCahaba River Lake
Jefferson, AL
Low HazardMinith
St. Clair, AL
Low HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Echo Lake?
Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake?
Echo Lake is owned by ECHO LAKE LAND CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Echo Lake built?
Echo Lake was completed in 1956, making it 70 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.