Bessie Beck Lake Dam

Lowndes County, Alabama (near NORTH GORDONSVILLE)

River/Stream: TR-HALLS BRANCH

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
445 ft
Reservoir Storage
50 acre-ft
Year Completed
1970
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
AL01728
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
32.16833, -86.73333
Age
56 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.