Lay

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlabama
CountyCoosa
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamCoosa
Coordinates32.96370, -86.51710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height130 ft
Dam Height130 ft
Dam Length2,260 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage262,800 acre-ft
Max Storage262,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage262,800 acre-ft
Surface Area12,000 acres
Drainage Area9,087 sq mi
Max Discharge560,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAlabama Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAL01418
Federal IDAL01418
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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