Charob Lake Dam
Charob Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Charob Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Charob Lake Dam 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 Charles & Robert Lewis (private). It impounds the Tr-n Fork Yellowleaf Ck near S Chelsea.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 296 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | S Chelsea |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fork Yellowleaf Ck |
| Coordinates | 33.32667, -86.65833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CHARLES & ROBERT LEWIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01319 |
| Federal ID | AL01319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |