Nolan Davis Lake Dam Number One

TR-SOFKAHATCHEE CREEK· Elmore, Alabama· Built 1968· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Nolan Davis Lake Dam Number One is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length395 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Max Discharge630 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDAL01787

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

NOLEN DAVIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nolan Davis Lake Dam Number One?

Nolan Davis Lake Dam Number One 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 Nolan Davis Lake Dam Number One?

Nolan Davis Lake Dam Number One is owned by NOLEN DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nolan Davis Lake Dam Number One built?

Nolan Davis Lake Dam Number One was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Nolan Davis Lake Dam Number One?

Nolan Davis Lake Dam Number One serves the following purposes: Other, 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.