Glass Lake #1
Key Takeaway
Glass Lake #1 is classified as high hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. 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 Height | 13 ft (taller than 20.9% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 528 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00126 |
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
GRACE GLASS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Glass Lake #1?
Glass Lake #1 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 Glass Lake #1?
Glass Lake #1 is owned by GRACE GLASS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glass Lake #1 built?
Glass Lake #1 was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Glass Lake #1?
Glass Lake #1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Glass Lake #1?
Glass Lake #1 has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.