Davis Lake Dam Number Two

Davis Lake Dam Number Two is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Davis Lake Dam Number Two

The primary purpose of Davis Lake Dam Number Two is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leroy Moore (private). It impounds the Tunnel Branch near Vandiver West.

The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyShelby
Nearest CityVandiver West
River/StreamTunnel Branch
Coordinates33.47333, -86.52667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Max Discharge280 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLEROY MOORE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01344
Federal IDAL01344
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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