Mallard Lake Dam, also known as Lake Frierson Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Cottondale, Alabama.
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Built in 1948, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet. The dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a storage capacity of 159 acre-feet and a normal storage of 66 acre-feet in Mallard Lake.
With a high hazard potential, Mallard Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its significance for recreation, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or evaluations of its emergency action plan. Situated on Bee Branch, a tributary of the Tuscaloosa River, the dam's maximum discharge capacity is recorded at 641 cubic feet per second.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mallard Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure in need of assessment and potential risk management measures. Its historical significance and recreational value are juxtaposed with its lack of recent inspections and assessments, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining critical infrastructure for water resources in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing hazard potentials.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
270 |
River Or Stream |
BEE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
159 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
26 |