Vandiver Bros Lake
Vandiver Bros Lake is an earth dam located in Colbert County, Alabama, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vandiver Bros Lake
The primary purpose of Vandiver Bros Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Vandiver Bros (local government). It impounds the Tr-poplar Creek near Leighton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Colbert |
| Nearest City | Leighton |
| River/Stream | Tr-poplar Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.60000, -87.53333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | VANDIVER BROS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00963 |
| Federal ID | AL00963 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |