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LAKE TUSCALOOSA NEAR TUSCALOOSA

RESERVOIR LEVELS USGS 02464800
April 25, 2025


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Lake Tuscaloosa Dam, also known as the North River Water Supply Dam, is a local government-owned structure in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with a primary purpose of recreation and water supply. Completed in 1971, this earth dam boasts a hydraulic height of 117 feet and a structural height of 125 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 180,000 acre-feet. Situated on the North River, this dam serves the community of Holt, offering a serene recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.

Despite not being regulated by the state, Lake Tuscaloosa Dam has a high hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan status and adherence to guidelines remain unspecified, reflecting potential concerns for system resilience and risk management. Its location within the Mobile District of the USACE, under the congressional representation of Robert B. Aderholt, highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource infrastructure.

With a rich history dating back to the early 1970s, Lake Tuscaloosa Dam stands as a crucial component of the region's water supply and recreational landscape. As an integral part of the community's infrastructure, continued attention to hazard potential, condition assessment, and emergency preparedness is essential to safeguarding this picturesque reservoir for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts to cherish and enjoy.

Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change -0.1%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 200 ft
2020-06-11
Maximum 227.8 ft
2009-01-08
Average 224 ft
Hydraulic_Height 117
Year_Completed 1971
Nid_Storage 180000
River_Or_Stream NORTH RIVER
Structural_Height 125
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Dam_Length 1280
Hazard_Potential High
Nid_Height 125
       
Seasonal Comparison
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Precipitation, Total, In Levels
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Gage Height, Ft Levels
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Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft Levels
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Lake or reservoir water surfaceelevation above NGVD 1929, ft(ft)21. Oct4. Nov18. Nov2. Dec16. Dec30. Dec13. Jan27. Jan10. Feb24. Feb10. Mar24. Mar7. Apr21. Apr0100200300

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