Carroll Lake dam
Carroll Lake
Carroll Lake, located in Pittsview, Alabama, is a private recreational lake situated along the TR WEOLUSTEE CREEK. Built in 1955, this Earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 24 feet. With a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 390 cubic feet per second, Carroll Lake provides a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment for Carroll Lake is currently marked as "Not Rated", with no recent inspection date available. While the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is unspecified, the lake's risk assessment, risk management measures, and inundation maps prepared remain unknown. With the lake's location in the Mobile District and Congressional District 03 of Alabama, enthusiasts may find Carroll Lake to be a hidden gem worth exploring, despite its lack of regulatory oversight and comprehensive data on its structural integrity.
As a private recreational water body with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities, Carroll Lake in Russell County, Alabama, offers an idyllic setting for fishing, boating, and relaxation. With its tranquil waters and picturesque surroundings, this Earth dam reservoir serves as a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. While lacking in detailed information regarding its management and maintenance, Carroll Lake remains a charming destination for those seeking a serene and unspoiled natural environment to enjoy water-related activities.
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 Carroll Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 118 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 98 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 79 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 452 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 72 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carroll Lake.
Boat launches
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Rood Creek Landing Road Stewart County
- Florence Street Georgetown
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
Campgrounds
- Bluff Creek
- Uchee Creek Military
- Florence Marina State Park
- Riverbend County Park
- Spring Villa Campground
- Lakepoint State Park
Fishing spots
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Track Carroll Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Carroll Lake
Where does the data for Carroll 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 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 Carroll Lake.