Watkins Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyFayette
Nearest CityLUXAPALLILA CHURCH COMMUNITY
River/StreamTR-LUXAPALLILA CREEK
Coordinates33.78833, -87.83500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage107 acre-ft
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge405 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEMMIT O WATKINS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL00308
Federal IDAL00308
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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