Guntersville Lake

Watershed Hydrology

The Guntersville Lake Watershed (HUC 06030001) covers an area of approximately 2,795 square miles in northern Alabama. The watershed is dominated by forests and agricultural land, and is home to a variety of wildlife species. The hydrology of the watershed is characterized by high rainfall and periodic flooding events, which contribute to the formation of wetlands and other aquatic habitats. The watershed also contains several small streams and tributaries that flow into Guntersville Lake, a large reservoir that provides water for irrigation, recreation, and other uses. The snowpack in the watershed varies from year to year, but typically accumulates in the higher elevations during the winter months. Surface water in the watershed is generally of good quality, although there are some concerns about sedimentation and nutrient loading from agricultural runoff. Interesting climatic facts and trends include an overall increase in temperature and a decrease in precipitation in recent decades, which may have implications for the future of the watershed.


Surface Flows

Guntersville Lake Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Guntersville Lake Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Guntersville Lake Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Guntersville Lake Watershed

Guntersville Lake Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed