Harold Wise Lake
Key Takeaway
Harold Wise Lake is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 492 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 752 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01924 |
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
HAROLD WISE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harold Wise Lake?
Harold Wise 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 Harold Wise Lake?
Harold Wise Lake is owned by HAROLD WISE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harold Wise Lake built?
Harold Wise Lake was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Harold Wise Lake?
Harold Wise Lake serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.