Hopewell Lake
Hopewell Lake is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hopewell Lake
The primary purpose of Hopewell Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joe Yarber & Lee Bishop (private). It impounds the Tr-gurley Creek near Hopewell Church Comm.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Hopewell Church Comm |
| River/Stream | Tr-gurley Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.76500, -86.67667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOE YARBER & LEE BISHOP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01286 |
| Federal ID | AL01286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |