Indian Lake dam
Indian Lake
Indian Lake, also known as Huckaby Lake, is a private recreational reservoir located in Shelby County, Alabama. It is nestled in the city of Hoover and is fed by Dodd Branch. With a dam height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, Indian Lake provides ample opportunities for water-based activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
Despite its high hazard potential, Indian Lake has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam, which spans 235 feet in length, was constructed for recreational purposes and offers a surface area of 17 acres for visitors to enjoy. While the exact year of completion is unknown, the lake continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts who appreciate its serene surroundings and diverse recreational offerings.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Indian Lake serves as a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in Congressional District 06, Alabama. While it is not currently regulated by the state, the lake's primary purpose of recreation underscores its importance as a scenic and accessible water resource in the region. With its potential for both leisure and environmental appreciation, Indian Lake remains a valued asset for the community and a haven for those seeking a connection to nature.
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 Indian Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Acton Al | 13 cfs | → |
| Cahaba Valley Creek At Cross Cr Rd At Pelham | 10 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Hoover | 13 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Helena Al | 61 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights Al | 9 cfs | → |
| Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Lake.
Boat launches
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- Beeswax Park Road 2-750, Columbiana
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
- County Road 400 848, Shelby
- Kelly Creek Boat Landing, Vincent
- Highlands Drive Trussville
Campgrounds
- Hoover Rv Park
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Campground #2
- Campground #1
- Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park
Track Indian Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Indian Lake
Where does the data for Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake.