Ledbetter Lake Dam Number 1
Ledbetter Lake Dam Number 1 is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ledbetter Lake Dam Number 1
The primary purpose of Ledbetter Lake Dam Number 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ormond Somerville (private). It impounds the Tr Bear Creek near Vandiver.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 137 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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Vandiver |
| River/Stream | Tr Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.49667, -86.49167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ORMOND SOMERVILLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01348 |
| Federal ID | AL01348 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |