Little Cahaba Creek Lake
Key Takeaway
Little Cahaba Creek Lake is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 176 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01283 |
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
JOHN H BETHUNE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Cahaba Creek Lake?
Little Cahaba Creek 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 Little Cahaba Creek Lake?
Little Cahaba Creek Lake is owned by JOHN H BETHUNE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Cahaba Creek Lake built?
Little Cahaba Creek Lake was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Little Cahaba Creek Lake?
Little Cahaba Creek Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.