Purdy Lake Dam
Purdy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Purdy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Purdy Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Katherine Purdy Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr. Yellowleaf Creek near Lesters Chapel Community.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Lesters Chapel Community |
| River/Stream | Tr. Yellowleaf Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.30333, -86.62167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | KATHERINE PURDY ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01323 |
| Federal ID | AL01323 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |