Birmingham Saw Works Lake Dam
Birmingham Saw Works Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Birmingham Saw Works Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Birmingham Saw Works Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thompson Properties (private). It impounds the Tr.shoal Creek near Lawley.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Lawley |
| River/Stream | Tr.shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.52833, -86.48833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THOMPSON PROPERTIES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01350 |
| Federal ID | AL01350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |