East Lake Park dam
East Lake Park
East Lake Park, also known as Lynn Park Dam, is a recreational haven located in East Lake Birmingham, Alabama. Built in 1912, this Earth dam sits on TR Village Creek and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, the dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area.
Despite its primary purpose for recreation, East Lake Park also plays a crucial role in flood control, with a maximum discharge capacity of 150 cubic feet per second. The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, underscoring the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its historical significance and environmental impact make it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure and natural ecosystems in Alabama.
As part of the Mobile District, East Lake Park is not regulated by the state and does not fall under the jurisdiction of state permitting or inspection. However, the dam's location on TR Village Creek highlights its connection to the local ecosystem and the need for sustainable water management practices. With its rich history and high hazard potential, East Lake Park stands as a symbol of the delicate balance between human development and environmental conservation in the region.
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 East Lake Park -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Village Creek At 86th St North At Roebuck | 4 cfs | → |
| Fivemile Creek At Ketona Al | 43 cfs | → |
| Village Creek At 24th St. At Birmingham | 229 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Mountain Brook Al | 56 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek At Center St At Birmingham | 9 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Nr Jefferson Park | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Lake Park.
Boat launches
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
- Highlands Drive Trussville
- Lake In The Woods Road Jefferson County
- Echo Lake Lane 7501, Jefferson County
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- Inland Lake Blount County
Campgrounds
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Hoover Rv Park
- Rickwood Caverns State Park
- Campground #2
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Campground #1
Track East Lake Park 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 East Lake Park
Where does the data for East Lake Park 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 High 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 East Lake Park.