Tuskegee City Lake dam
Tuskegee City Lake
Tuskegee City Lake, located in Macon, Alabama, was completed in 1947 and serves as a popular recreational spot for locals and visitors alike. With a primary purpose of recreation, this Earth dam structure stands at a height of 33 feet and has a storage capacity of 1322 acre-feet. The lake is situated on TR-UPHAPEE CREEK and is owned and managed by the local government of TUSKEGEE.
Despite its significant contribution to the area's recreational activities, Tuskegee City Lake poses a high hazard potential due to its condition being not rated. The dam's hydraulic height of 33 feet and maximum discharge of 350 cubic feet per second underscore the importance of proper management and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community. Although the lake is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, its critical role in the local ecosystem and water resource management cannot be understated.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Tuskegee City Lake not only for its recreational opportunities but also for its potential impact on the surrounding environment. As a key feature in Macon County, Alabama, this man-made reservoir stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the need for responsible stewardship of our water resources. The lake's historical significance, combined with its current hazard potential, underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this valuable resource.
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 Tuskegee City Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 50 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 3 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 24 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 17 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 563 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tuskegee City Lake.
Boat launches
- Griffith Lane Tallassee
- Yates Lake Ramp
- War Eagle Drive, Dadeville
- Ramp Road, Dadeville
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Thurlow Reservoir
- Yates Reservoir
- Opelika City (Saugahatchee) Reservoir
- Lake Martin
- Jones Bluff Reservoir
- Goat Rock Lake
More reservoirs
Track Tuskegee City Lake 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 Tuskegee City Lake
Where does the data for Tuskegee City 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 Tuskegee City Lake.