Lay Dam

Captain William Patrick Lay organized Alabama Power on December 4, 1906. Soon thereafter he got authorization from Congress to construct the company's first dam and electric generating plant on the Coosa River — the Lock 12 Dam.

On a cold November day in 1929, with the Goodyear blimp circling overhead, members of the board of directors and other dignitaries gathered at the Lock 12 dam to carry out the board's recent resolution, to rename the dam in recognition of Captain Lay's service to the company and to the public.

The story of Lay Dam and Lay Lake began as a story of energy. It continues today as a story of flood control, recreation and economic opportunity, irrigation and drinking water, and fish and wildlife habitats. Power was just the beginning.

Fishing
Whether you enjoy fishing from a boat, a pier, or a bank, and whether you prefer open water or secluded inlets, you'll find a great fishing spot on Lay Lake.

Alabama is a fisherman's paradise. Species that can be found in Lay Dam include: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass, Hybrid Striper, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Longear Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, and Freshwater Drum.

Fishing in Alabama requires a fishing license. Licenses can be purchased at some sporting goods stores, convenience stores, marinas and county courthouses.

To help you find a great fishing spot, check out the GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinates for fish habitats.

Caution:

	Swirling water and strong underwater currents at powerhouse intakes.		Strong upstream currents in surface waters (reverse flow).
	Strong current over or through spillway and trash gates.		Swift, turbulent waters below spillway gates.
	Turbulent discharges from automatically operated turbines.		Rapidly rising waters from turbine or spillway discharge.
	Cascading spillway discharges.

Lay Dam

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