Davis Lake Dam Number Two is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Davis Lake Dam Number Two
The primary purpose of Davis Lake Dam Number Two is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leroy Moore (private). It impounds the Tunnel Branch near Vandiver West.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Vandiver West |
| River/Stream | Tunnel Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.47333, -86.52667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Leroy Moore |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01344 |
| Federal ID | AL01344 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |