Knight Lake Dam dam
Knight Lake Dam
Knight Lake Dam, located in Tunnell Church South, Alabama, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet, with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a length of 475 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 85 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for recreational activities like fishing and boating on the TR-Flat Branch river or stream.
Despite its low hazard potential, Knight Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. However, it serves as a key water resource in Elmore County, Alabama. The dam has not been modified over the years and does not have any associated structures or outlet gates. While the dam's emergency action plan status is unknown, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition and ensure that it continues to provide safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities for the community.
As a vital part of the local water infrastructure, Knight Lake Dam contributes to the conservation and management of water resources in the area. Its strategic location, close to Congressional District 02, Alabama, and under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District, highlights its importance in the region. With its recreational purposes and historical significance dating back to the 1960s, the dam serves as a valuable asset for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, emphasizing the need for sustainable management practices to maintain its functionality for future generations.
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 Knight Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 4,260 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 8 cfs | → |
| Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al | 190 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 52 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Knight Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Road, Wetumpka
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp
- Griffith Lane Tallassee
- Yates Lake Ramp
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
- River Road Montgomery
Campgrounds
- Fort Toulouse/Jackson Park
- Maxwell/Gunter Afb Military
- Lake Martin Recreation Area
- Lake Martin Military
- Wind Creek State Park
- Gunter Hill
Fishing spots
Track Knight Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Knight Lake Dam
Where does the data for Knight 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Knight Lake Dam.