Concord Mines Lake dam
Concord Mines Lake
Concord Mines Lake, located in Jefferson County, Alabama, serves as a vital water supply source for the surrounding area. Constructed in 1949, this private dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a hydraulic height of 37 feet. With a storage capacity of 498 acre-feet, the lake primarily caters to water supply needs, making it an essential resource for the community of TOADVINE.
Despite its low hazard potential, Concord Mines Lake has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam has not undergone recent inspections or been assessed for its emergency action plan readiness. Nevertheless, the lake remains a key water resource in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1830 cubic feet per second. Its association with TR-LICK CREEK highlights its importance in the local watershed management.
Concord Mines Lake is an integral component of the water infrastructure in Alabama, providing a reliable source of water for the community. As climate change impacts water resources, it is crucial to ensure the safety and sustainability of dams like Concord Mines Lake. Continued monitoring and assessment will be essential in maintaining the integrity of this important water supply structure.
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 Concord Mines Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Creek Near Bessemer | 51 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al | 177 cfs | → |
| Village Creek Near Docena | 43 cfs | → |
| Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al | 21 cfs | → |
| Village Creek Near Pratt City | 39 cfs | → |
| Village Creek At Avenue W At Ensley | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Concord Mines Lake.
Boat launches
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- Lock 15 Road 12701, Tuscaloosa County
- Bevill Drive Cordova
- County Road 109 13399, Tuscaloosa County
- Highway 78 8090, Cordova
Campgrounds
- Hoover Rv Park
- Campground #2
- Campground #1
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Burchfield Branch Park
- Blue Creek
Track Concord Mines Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Concord Mines Lake
Where does the data for Concord Mines 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 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 Concord Mines Lake.