Kimberly Clark Paper CO Lake Dam

TR CAHABA RIVER· Bibb, Alabama· Built 1949· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kimberly Clark Paper CO Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Max Discharge370 cfs
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDAL00537

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

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kimberly Clark Paper CO Lake Dam?

Kimberly Clark Paper CO 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 Kimberly Clark Paper CO Lake Dam?

Kimberly Clark Paper CO Lake Dam is owned by KIMBERLY CLARK CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kimberly Clark Paper CO Lake Dam built?

Kimberly Clark Paper CO Lake Dam 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 Kimberly Clark Paper CO Lake Dam?

Kimberly Clark Paper CO 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.