Canyon Lake Dam Upper, located in Cottondale, Alabama, is a privately owned dam built in 1969 primarily for recreation purposes.
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The dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a length of 192 feet. It has a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Bee Branch, a river/stream in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Despite being privately owned, Canyon Lake Dam Upper is under the jurisdiction of the state of Alabama and is not regulated by any state agency. The dam has a high hazard potential, although its condition has not been rated. The dam has not been assessed for emergency preparedness, and there are no specific risk management measures in place. With a maximum discharge of 700 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as an important recreational site in the area.
Overall, Canyon Lake Dam Upper provides valuable recreational opportunities in the Cottondale area of Alabama. Although it poses a high hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks specific risk management measures. It stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
192 |
River Or Stream |
BEE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
28 |