Ledbetter Lake Dam Number 1 is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 86% 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 Ledbetter Lake Dam Number 1
The primary purpose of Ledbetter Lake Dam Number 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ormond Somerville (private). It impounds the Tr Bear Creek near Vandiver.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 137 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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Vandiver |
| River/Stream | Tr Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.49667, -86.49167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ormond Somerville |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01348 |
| Federal ID | AL01348 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |