University Of Montevallo Dam
University Of Montevallo Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About University Of Montevallo Dam
The primary purpose of University Of Montevallo Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by U.of Montevallo (private). It impounds the Tr.shoal Creek near S.w.montevallo.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | S.w.montevallo |
| River/Stream | Tr.shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.09333, -86.88500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | U.OF MONTEVALLO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01586 |
| Federal ID | AL01586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |