Shirley
Shirley is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shirley
The primary purpose of Shirley is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by J S Shirley (private). It impounds the Tr Mcdowell Creek near Mathews.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Mathews |
| River/Stream | Tr Mcdowell Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.26167, -86.02167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,266 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | J S SHIRLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00526 |
| Federal ID | AL00526 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |