Davis Lake Dam Number Two dam
Davis Lake Dam Number Two
Davis Lake Dam Number Two, also known as Moore Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Shelby, Alabama, with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1961, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a length of 300 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource for the area.
Despite its recreational purpose, Davis Lake Dam Number Two has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated". The dam is not regulated by the state and has not been inspected or enforced for compliance. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment are also unknown. With a maximum discharge of 280 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources on Tunnel Branch.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Davis Lake Dam Number Two presents an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment. The dam's historical significance as a recreational site contrasts with its lack of state regulation and unknown emergency preparedness. With its location in a high-risk area and significant hazard potential, further investigations into the dam's condition and risk management measures could provide valuable insights for water resource professionals and climate researchers.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Davis Lake Dam Number Two -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cahaba River Below Leeds | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Nr Jefferson Park | 13 cfs | → |
| Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al | 45 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River At Cah Bea Rd Nr Cahaba Hts Al | 15 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Mountain Brook Al | 56 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Trussville | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis Lake Dam Number Two.
Boat launches
- Kelly Creek Boat Landing, Vincent
- Bells Lane St. Clair County
- Highlands Drive Trussville
- Hollywood Boulevard 449, Childersburg
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
- Lake In The Woods Road Jefferson County
Track Davis Lake Dam Number Two in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Davis Lake Dam Number Two
Where does the data for Davis Lake Dam Number Two come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Davis Lake Dam Number Two.