Stricklands Lake Dam dam
Stricklands Lake Dam
Stricklands Lake Dam, located in Bacon Level, Chambers County, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1946 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, with a length of 550 feet. The reservoir created by the dam has a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy water-based activities.
Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, Stricklands Lake Dam has not been subject to state regulation, inspection, permitting, or enforcement. The dam overlooks the TR CUSS CREEK and is managed without federal intervention. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 950 cubic feet per second. With a picturesque setting and ample recreational opportunities, Stricklands Lake Dam is a hidden gem for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of Alabama.
For those interested in the history and engineering of dams, Stricklands Lake Dam provides a fascinating case study of a privately owned structure that has served its primary purpose of recreation for over seven decades. With its tranquil surroundings and potential for future risk assessment and management measures, this dam offers a unique opportunity for further exploration and study in the field of water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Stricklands Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 866 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 983 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 7 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 29 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stricklands Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Abbottsford Road Troup County
- Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
- County Road 390 Chambers County
- Mooty Bridge Road Lagrange
- Westpoint Road West Point
- Troup County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Crooked Creek
- Harris Reservoir
- R L Harris Reservoir
- Callaway Gardens Lake
- Opelika City (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
- Bartlett's Ferry (Lake Harding)
More reservoirs
Track Stricklands Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stricklands Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stricklands 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.