Curtis Williams Lake dam
Curtis Williams Lake
Curtis Williams Lake, located in North Brooksville, Alabama, is a privately owned reservoir built in 1958 for multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. The dam, primarily constructed of earth, has a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a length of 1200 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 120 acre-feet, serving as a significant water resource in the area.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Curtis Williams Lake is designated as having a significant hazard potential, although its condition has not been rated. The reservoir is primarily used for agricultural and recreational purposes, with a maximum discharge capacity of 640 cubic feet per second. While the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment are currently not updated, the reservoir continues to provide essential water resources for the surrounding community.
Despite not being under state jurisdiction or regulation, Curtis Williams Lake plays a crucial role in providing water for fire protection, livestock, and recreational activities. With its picturesque location near TR Browns Creek, the reservoir offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of Alabama's water resources.
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 Curtis Williams Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs Creek Near Blountsville | 5 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork Near Cleveland | 112 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Garden City | 132 cfs | → |
| Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs | 8 cfs | → |
| Big Wills Creek Near Reece City | 102 cfs | → |
| Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Curtis Williams Lake.
Boat launches
- Warrenton Road 3408, Guntersville
- Highway 69 3374, Guntersville
- Snow Point Road Marshall County
- Painted Bluff Road Marshall County
- U.S. 431 18976, Guntersville
- Al 227 Guntersville
Campgrounds
- Georgia Mountain Rv Resort
- Marshall County Park
- Lake Guntersville State Park
- Town Creek Campground
- Ditto Landing City Campground
- Noccalula Falls Campground
Fishing spots
Track Curtis Williams Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Curtis Williams Lake
Where does the data for Curtis Williams Lake 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 Significant 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 Curtis Williams Lake.