Salter Dam
Salter Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Salter Dam
The primary purpose of Salter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr.paul Salter (private). It impounds the Tr.shoal Creek near Montevallo.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Montevallo |
| River/Stream | Tr.shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.14667, -86.83333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DR.PAUL SALTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01584 |
| Federal ID | AL01584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |