Lafayette City Lake

Chambers County, Alabama (near LAFAYETTE)

River/Stream: FINLEY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
650 ft
Reservoir Storage
888 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AL00547
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
32.89503, -85.46190
Age
71 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.