Kimberly-Clark Dam, located in the Calvary Church Community of Shelby County, Alabama, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 23 feet with a hydraulic height of 11 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam spans 400 feet along TR. Thomas Branch, a tributary of the river, and has a maximum discharge capacity of 7000 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam has not been subject to state regulation, inspection, or enforcement. The lack of state jurisdiction suggests that the responsibility for the maintenance and safety of Kimberly-Clark Dam falls solely on its private owner. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps remain unknown, raising questions about its readiness to handle potential emergencies or flooding events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kimberly-Clark Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational structure with limited oversight in a region vulnerable to changing weather patterns and increasing water stress.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
TR.THOMAS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
23 |