Birmingham Water Service Lake 2

TR-LITTLE SHADES CREEK· Jefferson, Alabama· 41 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Birmingham Water Service Lake 2 is classified as high hazard in Alabama. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 41 ft (taller than 91.2% in AL)
Max Storage356 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
NID IDAL83485

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BIRMINGHAM WATER SERVICE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Birmingham Water Service Lake 2?

Birmingham Water Service Lake 2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Birmingham Water Service Lake 2?

Birmingham Water Service Lake 2 is owned by BIRMINGHAM WATER SERVICE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Birmingham Water Service Lake 2?

Birmingham Water Service Lake 2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Birmingham Water Service Lake 2?

Birmingham Water Service Lake 2 has a dam height of 41 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.