Hyde Lake Dam dam
Hyde Lake Dam
Hyde Lake Dam, located in Littleville, Alabama, on Stinking Bear Creek, is a privately owned Earth dam primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1945, the dam has a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, with a total length of 380 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 218 acre-feet, serving as a vital water resource for the area.
With a high hazard potential, the condition of Hyde Lake Dam is currently not rated, and no recent inspection data is available. Despite this, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the community, while also posing potential risks that need to be monitored and managed effectively. As a key feature in the region, ensuring the safety and maintenance of Hyde Lake Dam remains crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Overall, Hyde Lake Dam stands as a significant structure in Colbert County, Alabama, with a rich history dating back to the mid-20th century. As a recreational site on Stinking Bear Creek, the dam serves as both a source of enjoyment for locals and a potential concern for water resource and climate experts. Continued monitoring and maintenance of the dam will be essential to uphold its function and safety for the surrounding community.
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 Hyde Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek Near Florence Al | 563 cfs | → |
| Big Nance Creek At Courtland Al | 72 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Bishop | 4,330 cfs | → |
| Sipsey Fork Near Grayson Al | 405 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Red Bay | 213 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Iron City | 876 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hyde Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Britton Bridge Boat Ramp
- Lost Creek Road Franklin County
- Pride Landing Road Colbert County
- Riverfront Drive 166-190, Sheffield
- Slickrock Boat Ramp Road Franklin County
- Rockpile Trail Colbert County
Campgrounds
- Williams Hollow Campground
- Joe Wheeler State Park
- Colbert Ferry Bicycle Only Campground
- Wolf Pen Hunters Camp
- Mcdougle Camp
- Claymore Camp #1
Fishing spots
Track Hyde Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hyde Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hyde 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 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 Hyde Lake Dam.