Lake Lurleen Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lurleen Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,730 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01108 |
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
ALA DEPT OF CONS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Lurleen Dam?
Lake Lurleen 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 Lurleen Dam?
Lake Lurleen Dam is owned by ALA DEPT OF CONS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Lurleen Dam built?
Lake Lurleen Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Lurleen Dam?
Lake Lurleen Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.