Purdy Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | LESTERS CHAPEL COMMUNITY |
| River/Stream | TR. YELLOWLEAF CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.30333, -86.62167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | KATHERINE PURDY ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |