Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam

TR WARD CREEK· Dale, Alabama· Built 1970· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length532 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Max Discharge310 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDAL00669

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

JERRY MCDANIEL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam?

Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam 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 Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam?

Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam is owned by JERRY MCDANIEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam built?

Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam?

Jerry Mcdaniel Lake Dam 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.