Purdy Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyShelby
Nearest CityLESTERS CHAPEL COMMUNITY
River/StreamTR. YELLOWLEAF CREEK
Coordinates33.30333, -86.62167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length175 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage103 acre-ft
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge4,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerKATHERINE PURDY ET AL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/13/1979
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL01323
Federal IDAL01323
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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