Mallory Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mallory Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 68.6% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 931 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00289 |
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
CHARLES MALLORY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mallory Lake Dam?
Mallory 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 Mallory Lake Dam?
Mallory Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES MALLORY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mallory Lake Dam built?
Mallory Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Mallory Lake Dam?
Mallory Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mallory Lake Dam?
Mallory Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.