Lawson Lake No. 1

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyLimestone
Nearest CityPROCTOR
River/StreamTR-ROUND ISLAND CREEK
Coordinates34.71667, -87.09167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length787 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage206 acre-ft
Max Storage206 acre-ft
Normal Storage166 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerGROVER C. LAWSON JR.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL01011
Federal IDAL01011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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