Shelton Lake Dam
Shelton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shelton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shelton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Donald Walton Action (private). It impounds the Tr.muddy Prong near Westover.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Westover |
| River/Stream | Tr.muddy Prong |
| Coordinates | 33.38167, -86.52167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,125 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DONALD WALTON ACTION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01340 |
| Federal ID | AL01340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |