Lane dam
Lane
Located in Stewartville, Alabama, the Lane dam serves as a vital structure for the local community. Built in 1956 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 600 feet, providing essential storage for fish and wildlife ponds. With a maximum storage capacity of 333 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 245 acre-feet, the Lane dam plays a key role in fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreational activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Lane dam is subject to moderate risk, with a maximum discharge of 1347 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway width of 60 feet. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it continues to serve its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the area. As part of the Mobile District, the Lane dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in maintaining the ecological balance of Talladega, Alabama.
With a drainage area of 1.33 square miles and a river/stream connection to TR Shelton Creek, the Lane dam represents a critical link between human development and natural ecosystems. While it may not be regulated or inspected by state agencies, the Lane dam stands as a vital structure for the conservation of local biodiversity and the promotion of recreational activities in the area. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources, the Lane dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible stewardship in preserving our natural environment for future generations.
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 Lane -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al | 133 cfs | → |
| Coosa River At Childersburg Al | 2,960 cfs | → |
| Talladega Creek At Alpine Al | 95 cfs | → |
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 71 cfs | → |
| Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al | 15 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 843 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lane.
Track Lane in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lane
Where does the data for Lane 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 Lane.