Smyers Lake Dam Number One
Smyers Lake Dam Number One is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Smyers Lake Dam Number One
The primary purpose of Smyers Lake Dam Number One is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hollybrook Lake Corp (private). It impounds the Shoal Creek near Dunavant.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,040 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Alabama dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Dunavant |
| River/Stream | Shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.45514, -86.59452 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,040 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,040 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HOLLYBROOK LAKE CORP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01338 |
| Federal ID | AL01338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |