Woods Lake dam
Woods Lake
Woods Lake, located in Blount, Alabama, is a private recreational lake built in 1958 with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This picturesque lake, situated in Hayden South, is fed by the TR-NEELY CREEK and offers a serene escape for visitors seeking a tranquil setting to enjoy various outdoor activities.
With a dam height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 25 feet, Woods Lake has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, making it an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based recreational pursuits. The lake has a low hazard potential and is considered to be in a not rated condition assessment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all who visit.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Woods Lake provides a well-maintained environment for residents and visitors to appreciate the beauty of nature while engaging in water-related activities. Whether you're looking to relax by the water's edge or embark on a kayaking adventure, Woods Lake offers a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to unwind and connect with the great outdoors.
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 Woods Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Fork Near Garden City | 127 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia | 154 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Sewage Plant Near Pinson Al | 19 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork Near Cleveland | 106 cfs | → |
| Blue Springs Creek Near Blountsville | 5 cfs | → |
| Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woods Lake.
Boat launches
- Inland Lake Blount County
- Boat Landing Road 4101, Blount County
- Echo Lake Lane 7501, Jefferson County
- Lake In The Woods Road Jefferson County
- Old Mill Trail 7098, Clay
- County Road 311 Cullman County
Track Woods 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 Woods Lake
Where does the data for Woods 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 Woods Lake.