Wynn Brothers Lake Dam

TR POLECAT CREEK· Baldwin, Alabama· Built 1969· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Wynn Brothers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Max Discharge500 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDAL01374

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

WYNN BROTHERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wynn Brothers Lake Dam?

Wynn Brothers Lake 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 Wynn Brothers Lake Dam?

Wynn Brothers Lake Dam is owned by WYNN BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wynn Brothers Lake Dam built?

Wynn Brothers Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Wynn Brothers Lake Dam?

Wynn Brothers Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. 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.