Lewis Lawson Dam No.5

Alabama — Hale County — TR-BIG PRAIRIE CREEK

Location

StateAlabama
CountyHale
RiverTR-BIG PRAIRIE CREEK
Coordinates32.65500, -87.57500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLEWIS LAWSON JR.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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