Wild Acres Lake
Key Takeaway
Wild Acres Lake is classified as high hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,240 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01284 |
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
WILD ACRES DEV CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wild Acres Lake?
Wild Acres 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 Wild Acres Lake?
Wild Acres Lake is owned by WILD ACRES DEV CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wild Acres Lake built?
Wild Acres Lake was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Wild Acres Lake?
Wild Acres Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.