Schmitt Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 250 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Schmitt Dam
The primary purpose of Schmitt Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eugene L Schmitt (private). It impounds the Tr.shoal Creek near North Winburn.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | North Winburn |
| River/Stream | Tr.shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.51000, -86.55500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Eugene L Schmitt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01601 |
| Federal ID | AL01601 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |