Valley Creek Park Lake Dam, also known as Paul M Grist Park Lake, is a state-owned recreational dam located in Mt Pleasant Church Comm, Dallas County, Alabama.
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Built in 1936, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet with a hydraulic height of 11 feet. It spans 550 feet in length and provides a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet for the Valley Creek watershed.
With its primary purpose being recreation, Valley Creek Park Lake Dam offers a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state and lacking inspection, enforcement, and permitting, this dam remains a vital part of the local community's outdoor activities. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently undisclosed, raising questions about its long-term safety and resilience to climatic changes. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Valley Creek Park Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in the intersection of infrastructure, recreation, and environmental management.
Year Completed |
1936 |
Dam Length |
550 |
River Or Stream |
VALLEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
220 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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