Oak Mountain Lake Dam Number One

Shelby County, Alabama (near NEW HOPE)

River/Stream: TR CAHABA VALLEY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,797 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
6,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AL01313
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
33.37000, -86.70500
Age
72 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.