Moon Glow Lake Dam dam
Moon Glow Lake Dam
Moon Glow Lake Dam in Shelby, Alabama, is a privately owned structure built in 1955 primarily for recreation purposes. It spans 200 feet in length with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, providing a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. Situated on the TR. ACTON CREEK in the N.LITTLE VALLEY COMMUNITY, the dam is managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a significant hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment.
The dam, located in Congressional District 06 of Alabama, serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, offering a picturesque setting for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. While not regulated by the state, Moon Glow Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and provides a serene retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its rich history and scenic beauty, the dam continues to be a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Despite not being subject to state jurisdiction or permitting, Moon Glow Lake Dam remains a key landmark in the region, attracting visitors from near and far to admire its engineering marvel and natural surroundings. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of preserving and maintaining such structures becomes increasingly significant. Moon Glow Lake Dam stands as a symbol of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship, highlighting the delicate balance between man-made infrastructure and the natural world it seeks to enhance and protect.
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 Moon Glow Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights Al | 13 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Hoover | 18 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River At Cah Bea Rd Nr Cahaba Hts Al | 74 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Acton Al | 17 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Mountain Brook Al | 48 cfs | → |
| Cahaba Valley Creek At Cross Cr Rd At Pelham | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moon Glow Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- Beeswax Park Road 2-750, Columbiana
- Highlands Drive Trussville
- Kelly Creek Boat Landing, Vincent
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
- Hollywood Boulevard 449, Childersburg
Campgrounds
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Hoover Rv Park
- Campground #2
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Campground #1
- Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park
Track Moon Glow Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moon Glow Lake Dam
Where does the data for Moon Glow 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 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 Moon Glow Lake Dam.