Fulton Lake Dam is an arch dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 80 ft long, taller than 72% 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 arch section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fulton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fulton 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.fulton (private). It impounds the Tr.buck Creek near Stone Quarry.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Stone Quarry |
| River/Stream | Tr.buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.23000, -86.78667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C.h.fulton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01593 |
| Federal ID | AL01593 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |