Purdy Lake Dam
Alabama — Shelby County — TR. YELLOWLEAF CREEK
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| River | TR. YELLOWLEAF CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.30333, -86.62167 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 13, 1979 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1968 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | KATHERINE PURDY ET AL |
| Other Name | Purdy Lake Dam |
Location Map
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.