Emily Foster Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rice Willie Wilbourne Dam
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Emily Foster Lake Dam, located in Perry County, Alabama, was completed in 1960 and serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts.
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Summary
The dam, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 24 feet, creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes and is classified as an earth dam with low hazard potential.
Managed by a private owner, Emily Foster Lake Dam is situated on TR-Sand Creek offstream and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but its low hazard potential suggests a relatively stable infrastructure. While the dam does not have state regulatory oversight or permitting, it remains an important water resource in the area, offering recreational opportunities and contributing to the local ecosystem.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 330 cubic feet per second, Emily Foster Lake Dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors. While its exact dimensions and volumes are not specified, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region. As a focal point for outdoor activities and community engagement, the dam plays a vital role in promoting water conservation and environmental stewardship in Perry County, Alabama.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
425 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAND CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Emily Foster Lake Dam