A K Lord Reservoir Report
Nearby: Donaldson Lake Dam Anderson Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
A K Lord is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Covington, Alabama, near the TR-Yellow River.
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Summary
Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, it serves multiple purposes including irrigation and recreation. The earth dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, A K Lord has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite lacking a formal condition assessment, the dam is considered to be in good condition. With a spillway width of 44 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 438 cubic feet per second, the structure is designed to handle potential flooding events.
Overall, A K Lord offers a valuable habitat for fish and wildlife while providing essential water resources for irrigation purposes. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the careful design and management of this dam, ensuring its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-YELLOW RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
106 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
A K Lord