Twin Pine Conference Lake Dam
Twin Pine Conference Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Twin Pine Conference Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Twin Pine Conference 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 Paul Wills (private). It impounds the Yellow Branch near North Sterrett.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 467 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | North Sterrett |
| River/Stream | Yellow Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.44167, -86.51000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 467 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 467 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | PAUL WILLS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01332 |
| Federal ID | AL01332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |