Bone Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Bone Lake Dam, located in Perry, Alabama, is a private earth dam built in 1950 primarily for recreational purposes.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
The dam, standing at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, creates a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Washington Creek, approximately 4 miles from the city of HICKORY GROVE CHURCH, in the Congressional District 07 of Alabama represented by Terri A. Sewell.
Despite its recreational focus, Bone Lake Dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment remains unrated. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, and no inspections or enforcement actions have been reported. With a drainage area and surface area unspecified, the dam poses a spillway width of 0 feet. The Emergency Action Plan status, risk assessment, and management measures for Bone Lake Dam have not been documented, suggesting a potential area for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of the structure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
350 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHINGTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
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.
Bone Lake Dam