Rainwood Lake
Key Takeaway
Rainwood Lake is classified as high hazard in Alabama. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 59.3% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| NID ID | AL83506 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BARBARA ODOM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rainwood Lake?
Rainwood Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Rainwood Lake?
Rainwood Lake is owned by BARBARA ODOM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Rainwood Lake?
Rainwood Lake serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rainwood Lake?
Rainwood Lake has a dam height of 20 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.