Kornegay Lake Dam dam
Kornegay Lake Dam
Kornegay Lake Dam, located in Bibb, Alabama, is a privately owned structure built in 1965 primarily for recreational purposes. It stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, with a length of 650 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1500 cubic feet per second, making it a low hazard potential structure with no current condition rating.
Situated on TR Haysop Creek, Kornegay Lake Dam offers a serene and picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. Its close proximity to the city of Brent, within Congressional District 06 of Alabama, provides easy access for visitors seeking a peaceful escape in nature. While the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, its low hazard potential ensures a safe environment for outdoor exploration.
Although the dam does not fall under state regulation or inspection, it remains an important landmark in the area for its contribution to water resource management and leisure opportunities. With a focus on recreation, Kornegay Lake Dam serves as a valuable asset in promoting environmental appreciation and sustainable use of natural resources in Bibb County, 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 Kornegay Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 302 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al | 145 cfs | → |
| Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al | 8 cfs | → |
| Cribbs Mill Creek At Ww Plant At Tuscaloosa | 8 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Northport Al | 676 cfs | → |
| Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kornegay Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 183, Marion
- Deerlick Road Tuscaloosa County
- County Road 109 13399, Tuscaloosa County
- 7th Avenue Northeast 401-599, Tuscaloosa
- Rock Quarry Drive Tuscaloosa
- Lock 15 Road 12701, Tuscaloosa County
Campgrounds
- Hunters Camp
- Payne Lake East Side
- Payne Lake West Side
- Payne Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Payne Westside Campground
- Payne Lake Spillway
Fishing spots
Track Kornegay Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kornegay Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kornegay Lake Dam 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 Low 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 Kornegay Lake Dam.