Purdy Lake Dam

Alabama — Shelby County — TR. YELLOWLEAF CREEK

Location

StateAlabama
CountyShelby
RiverTR. YELLOWLEAF CREEK
Coordinates33.30333, -86.62167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length175 ft
NID Storage103 acre-ft
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 13, 1979
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKATHERINE PURDY ET AL
Other NamePurdy Lake Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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