Inverness Dam
Inverness Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Inverness Dam
The primary purpose of Inverness 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 Inverness Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-cahaba River near Camp Horne.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,467 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 07/27/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Camp Horne |
| River/Stream | Tr-cahaba River |
| Coordinates | 33.41833, -86.71167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,467 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,467 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | INVERNESS CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01353 |
| Federal ID | AL01353 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |