Birmingham Water Service Lake

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityCHEROKEE FOREST
River/StreamTR-SHADES CREEK
Coordinates33.46607, -86.75848

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height58 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage407 acre-ft
Max Storage407 acre-ft
Normal Storage363 acre-ft
Max Discharge119 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBIRMINGHAM WATER SERVICE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01288
Federal IDAL01288
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Birmingham Water Service Lake 2 0.2 mi High Vestavia Lake 2.1 mi High Acton Lake 3.5 mi Low Lake Dixie Dam 4.1 mi Low Cahaba Lake 4.2 mi Low Inverness Dam 4.3 mi Low Moon Glow Lake Dam 4.9 mi Significant Lake Purdy Dam 5.2 mi High Osborne Lake Dam 5.6 mi High Drummond Lake Dam 5.6 mi High