Harkins Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Harkins Lake Dam, also known as Lakeside Estates Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Fayette, Alabama.
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Summary
Completed in 1956, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 600 cubic feet per second. With a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a structural height of 35 feet, the dam is situated on TR-Fulton Creek within the Mobile District of Alabama.
Although not regulated by the state, Harkins Lake Dam presents a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and other management measures are currently unknown. While the dam does not have any associated structures or outlet gates, it plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities in the Rossland City area, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its unregulated status, Harkins Lake Dam stands as a symbol of both the benefits and risks associated with privately owned dams. As the local community continues to embrace its recreational value, the need for proper maintenance, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness becomes increasingly important to ensure its long-term safety and preservation for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
560 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FULTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
330 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
35 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Harkins Lake Dam