Hall Dam
Hall Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hall Dam
The primary purpose of Hall Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thompson W.hall (private). It impounds the Tr.gum Branch near East Sterrett.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | East Sterrett |
| River/Stream | Tr.gum Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.42833, -86.47500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THOMPSON W.HALL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01602 |
| Federal ID | AL01602 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |