Tulleys Real Estate Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tulleys Real Estate Lake Dam, also known as Indian Valley Lake Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in the Cobb Bridge community in Shelby, Alabama.


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Summary

The dam was completed in 1973 and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a tranquil retreat for visitors. Situated along Acton Creek, the dam has a hydraulic height of 57 feet and a structural height of 60 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1300 acre-feet.

Despite being categorized as having low hazard potential and not currently rated for condition assessment, Tulleys Real Estate Lake Dam remains an integral part of the local landscape. The dam has not undergone any significant modifications since its construction and does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation. With a maximum discharge capacity of 800 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, contributing to the overall ecological balance of Acton Creek.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tulleys Real Estate Lake Dam offers a fascinating case study in privately-owned infrastructure and its impact on local ecosystems. As Congress continues to allocate resources for dam maintenance and inspection, understanding the role of dams like Tulleys Real Estate Lake Dam in water management and recreation becomes increasingly important. Despite its unregulated status, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human intervention and natural processes in shaping our environment.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

ACTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

57

Nid Storage

1300

Structural Height

60

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

60
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.