Steels Lake Number One Dam
Key Takeaway
Steels Lake Number One Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 264 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00159 |
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
JERRY AND PAT STEEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Steels Lake Number One Dam?
Steels Lake Number One 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 Steels Lake Number One Dam?
Steels Lake Number One Dam is owned by JERRY AND PAT STEEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Steels Lake Number One Dam built?
Steels Lake Number One Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Steels Lake Number One Dam?
Steels Lake Number One Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.