William Latham #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Willaim Latham Dam Ewart Doughty Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Pickens, Alabama, William Latham #1, also known as Latham S Lake, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 430 feet, with a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. The dam serves as a critical habitat for various wildlife species and is situated on TR-Lubbub Creek, within the Mobile District of Alabama.
With a surface area of 10 acres and a drainage area of 0.55 square miles, William Latham #1 plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the region. The dam has a spillway width of 90 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1200 cubic feet per second. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, highlighting the need for regular inspection and maintenance to ensure its long-term stability and safety.
The risk assessment for William Latham #1 is categorized as moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. While the dam has not been assessed for emergency action plans or inundation maps preparation, its importance as a wildlife habitat and water resource underscores the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding environment and community.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
430 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LUBBUB CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.55 |
Nid Storage |
118 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
William Latham #1