Touchstone Lake
Key Takeaway
Touchstone 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 | 10 ft (taller than 5% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Max Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| NID ID | AL83500 |
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
OMAR & TOMMY TOUCHSTONE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Touchstone Lake?
Touchstone 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 Touchstone Lake?
Touchstone Lake is owned by OMAR & TOMMY TOUCHSTONE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Touchstone Lake?
Touchstone 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 Touchstone Lake?
Touchstone Lake has a dam height of 10 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.