Joyce Lake dam
Joyce Lake
Joyce Lake, located in St. Clair County, Alabama, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by USDA NRCS. Built in 1958, this Earth dam stands at 9 feet tall and spans 1350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Joyce Lake is to enhance fish and wildlife habitats, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Joyce Lake boasts a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 75 feet, it is deemed to be in satisfactory condition despite not having a current rating. The reservoir is situated along TR Kelly Creek, providing a serene and picturesque setting for recreational activities such as fishing and wildlife observation.
With its peaceful surroundings and abundant wildlife, Joyce Lake offers a tranquil retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As a well-maintained fish and wildlife pond, it serves as a vital ecosystem for various species, while also providing a recreational escape for residents of Brompton and beyond. Whether you're an avid angler, bird watcher, or simply seeking a peaceful getaway, Joyce Lake is a hidden gem in the heart of Alabama waiting to be explored.
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 Joyce Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River At Trussville | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Below Leeds | 5 cfs | → |
| Little Cahaba River Nr Jefferson Park | 11 cfs | → |
| Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al | 25 cfs | → |
| Village Creek At 86th St North At Roebuck | 4 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Sewage Plant Near Pinson Al | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Joyce Lake.
Boat launches
- Highlands Drive Trussville
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
- Lake In The Woods Road Jefferson County
- Echo Lake Lane 7501, Jefferson County
- Bells Lane St. Clair County
- Inland Lake Blount County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
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Track Joyce Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Joyce Lake
Where does the data for Joyce 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 Joyce Lake.