North Valley View Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

North Valley View Lake Dam, located in Shelby County, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1969.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Situated on Bear Creek tributary, the dam has a significant hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment.

Although not regulated by the state, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its lack of recent inspection and assessment data, North Valley View Lake Dam continues to be a crucial structure in the area, providing not only recreational opportunities but also playing a role in flood control and water resource management. With its picturesque location and significant storage capacity, this dam is a key feature in the local landscape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

500

River Or Stream

TR.BEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

150

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

25
       
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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.