Sorrell Lake Dam dam
Sorrell Lake Dam
Sorrell Lake Dam, also known as Pine Lake, is a private-owned earth dam located in Pike County, Alabama. Completed in 1952, the dam stands at a hydraulic height of 13 feet and spans a length of 810 feet, creating a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Sorrell Lake Dam is for recreation, offering a serene environment for water enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
Situated on Richland Creek in the city of Banks, Sorrell Lake Dam is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam has not been rated for its current structural integrity. Despite its lack of state regulation and inspection, Sorrell Lake Dam continues to provide a valuable recreational resource for the community, attracting visitors seeking to engage with nature and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area.
Although lacking in certain regulatory oversight, Sorrell Lake Dam remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Alabama. With its picturesque setting and ample recreational opportunities, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and preserving our water resources for future generations to enjoy. As efforts to assess and manage the dam's risk potential continue, it is essential to uphold safety measures and prioritize the conservation of this vital natural asset.
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 Sorrell Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pea River Near Ariton Al | 559 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At Brantley Al | 147 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Near Newton | 442 cfs | → |
| Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al | 86 cfs | → |
| Little Double Bridges Creek Nr Enterprise | 10 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sorrell Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Sorrell Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sorrell Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sorrell Lake Dam 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 Low 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 Sorrell Lake Dam.