Roy Lazenby

TR-COSSEY BRANCH· Lee, Alabama· Built 1961· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Roy Lazenby is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Max Discharge849 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDAL00381

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

WARREN LAZENBY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roy Lazenby?

Roy Lazenby 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 Roy Lazenby?

Roy Lazenby is owned by WARREN LAZENBY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roy Lazenby built?

Roy Lazenby was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Roy Lazenby?

Roy Lazenby serves the following purposes: 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.