W R Chapman Lake Dam No 2

TR CONECH RIVER· Pike, Alabama· Built 1976· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

W R Chapman Lake Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length235 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Max Discharge127 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDAL01918

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

W R CHAPMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of W R Chapman Lake Dam No 2?

W R Chapman Lake Dam No 2 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 W R Chapman Lake Dam No 2?

W R Chapman Lake Dam No 2 is owned by W R CHAPMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was W R Chapman Lake Dam No 2 built?

W R Chapman Lake Dam No 2 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 W R Chapman Lake Dam No 2?

W R Chapman Lake Dam No 2 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.