Thornton Lake
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | MEDIA |
| River/Stream | FALLS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.67500, -87.05500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN TAYLOR THORNTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |