Thornton Lake
Alabama — Jefferson County — FALLS CREEK
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| River | FALLS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.67500, -87.05500 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1920 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JOHN TAYLOR THORNTON |
Location Map
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.