Mud Lake Dam dam
Mud Lake Dam
Mud Lake Dam, also known as Gallant Lake or Mud Pond Dam, is a private recreational structure located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Built in 1949, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a length of 600 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding Gallant Branch river and stream.
With a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 960 cubic feet per second, Mud Lake Dam provides a low hazard potential for the community. Despite not being state regulated, inspected, or enforced, the dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated" with no specified emergency action plan in place.
This picturesque dam serves as a peaceful retreat for locals and visitors alike, offering a tranquil environment for outdoor activities and wildlife observation. While its risk assessment and management measures remain unspecified, Mud Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of preserving and enjoying our natural water resources in a responsible and sustainable manner.
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 Mud Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al | 783 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al | 814 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek Near Bessemer | 160 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Helena Al | 801 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 1,240 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mud Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 109 13399, Tuscaloosa County
- Deerlick Road Tuscaloosa County
- Lock 15 Road 12701, Tuscaloosa County
- Rock Quarry Drive Tuscaloosa
- 7th Avenue Northeast 401-599, Tuscaloosa
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
Campgrounds
- Campground #1
- Campground #2
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Holt Lake
- Deerlick
- Burchfield Branch Park
Fishing spots
Track Mud Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mud Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mud 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 Mud Lake Dam.