Municipal Park Lake No 1, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a man-made reservoir built in 1957 for purposes other than flood control or water supply.
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Owned by the local government, this Earth dam structure sits on Three Mile Creek and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, the dam spans 490 feet in length and has a normal storage capacity of 90 acre-feet.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Municipal Park Lake No 1 poses a significant hazard potential due to its condition being labeled as "Not Rated." Emergency action plans, risk assessments, and inundation maps are yet to be prepared for this dam, raising concerns for its management and safety. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2000 cubic feet per second, the lack of inspection frequency and condition assessment calls for heightened attention to ensure the dam's integrity and the protection of surrounding areas in case of a breach.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
490 |
River Or Stream |
THREE MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Nid Storage |
130 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
13 |