Lake Jamie Dam

TR-BIG PRAIRIE· Perry, Alabama· Built 1981· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Jamie Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 56% in AL)
Dam Length1,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage243 acre-ft
Normal Storage191 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge800 cfs
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDAL02235

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
Last Inspection: April 1, 1981
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BURNIS BARTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Jamie Dam?

Lake Jamie 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 Lake Jamie Dam?

Lake Jamie Dam is owned by BURNIS BARTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Jamie Dam built?

Lake Jamie Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Lake Jamie Dam?

Lake Jamie Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Jamie Dam?

Lake Jamie Dam has a dam height of 19 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.

When was Lake Jamie Dam last inspected?

Lake Jamie Dam was last inspected on April 1, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.