Mcdavid Lake Dam
Mcdavid Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Mcdavid Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcdavid Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by A.e.britton (private). It impounds the Tr.lee Branch near Harris Community.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Harris Community |
| River/Stream | Tr.lee Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.41167, -86.66667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | A.E.BRITTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01597 |
| Federal ID | AL01597 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |