Indian Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Indian Lake in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a private dam that serves primarily for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

With a dam height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, the lake covers an area of 6 acres and is located along the TWOMILE CREEK TRIB 3. Despite being privately owned, Indian Lake has a high hazard potential, emphasizing the need for proper maintenance and emergency preparedness.

The dam, constructed as an earth structure, has a length of 405 feet and is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam serves a crucial role in flood risk reduction, it also provides recreational opportunities for the local community. However, with its high hazard potential, it is important for the owners to ensure that the dam is regularly inspected and maintained to mitigate any potential risks to downstream areas.

Indian Lake's operational status, condition assessment, and emergency action plan readiness are currently not rated or updated. Given its high hazard potential, it is essential for the owners to adhere to regulatory guidelines and implement risk management measures to safeguard the dam's integrity and prevent any potential emergencies. As a significant water resource in the area, Indian Lake plays a vital role in flood protection and recreation, highlighting the importance of proper management and oversight to ensure its long-term sustainability and safety.

Dam Length

405

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TWOMILE CREEK TRIB 3

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Nid Storage

53

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

16
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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