Wyatt Lake Dam
Wyatt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Wyatt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wyatt Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C.h.wyatt (private). It impounds the Tr.hogpen Creek near Fungo Hollow Community.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Fungo Hollow Community |
| River/Stream | Tr.hogpen Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.29667, -86.78667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C.H.WYATT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01591 |
| Federal ID | AL01591 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |