Lake Hardwood dam
Lake Hardwood
Lake Hardwood, located in Shelby, Alabama, is a private water resource known for its recreational purposes. The dam that creates the lake stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 690 feet, providing a storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. With a surface area of 18 acres, this picturesque lake offers a tranquil escape for visitors seeking outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
Despite its serene appearance, Lake Hardwood is classified as having a high hazard potential, although its condition has not been officially rated. The emergency action plan for the lake is currently not prepared, and there is no recent inspection data available. The surrounding area of Dunavant and the TR-SHOAL CREEK I tributary add to the natural beauty of this water body, making it an ideal destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore the diversity of Alabama's aquatic ecosystems.
With its close proximity to the Mobile District and Congressional District 06, Lake Hardwood serves as a valuable recreational asset in the region. While its risk assessment and management measures are currently unspecified, the lake's potential for outdoor enjoyment and relaxation make it a must-visit destination for those interested in exploring the intersection of water resources and climate dynamics in the state of Alabama.
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 Lake Hardwood -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cahaba River At Cah Bea Rd Nr Cahaba Hts Al | 15 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Nr Jefferson Park | 13 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Mountain Brook Al | 56 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights Al | 18 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Below Leeds | 10 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Hoover | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Hardwood.
Boat launches
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- Kelly Creek Boat Landing, Vincent
- Highlands Drive Trussville
- Bells Lane St. Clair County
- Hollywood Boulevard 449, Childersburg
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
Campgrounds
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Hoover Rv Park
- Campground #2
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Campground #1
Fishing spots
Track Lake Hardwood in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Hardwood
Where does the data for Lake Hardwood 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 Lake Hardwood.