Golden Stream Lake

TR JACKS BRANCH· Russell, Alabama· Built 1940· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Golden Stream Lake is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage246 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,536 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDAL00851

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JAMES P. CAMPBELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Golden Stream Lake?

Golden Stream 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 Golden Stream Lake?

Golden Stream Lake is owned by JAMES P. CAMPBELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Golden Stream Lake built?

Golden Stream Lake was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Golden Stream Lake?

Golden Stream Lake 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.