Dobbin Brothers Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Dobbin Brothers Dam
The primary purpose of Dobbin Brothers Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dobbins Bros.coast Co. (private). It impounds the Tr.peavine Creek near Pelham.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Pelham |
| River/Stream | Tr.peavine Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.25667, -86.78667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dobbins Bros.coast Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01589 |
| Federal ID | AL01589 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |