Lake L U Dam dam
Lake L U Dam
Lake L U Dam, located in Livingston, Alabama, is a state-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1977 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 39 feet and has a length of 1030 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 1014 acre-feet and a normal storage of 558 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-SUCARNOOCHEE RIVER in Sumter County, Alabama, providing a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
With a spillway width of 200 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, Lake L U Dam has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the dam has not been inspected since October 1999, it is noted to have an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been prepared or updated, highlighting the need for improved risk management measures and guidelines to ensure the safety and sustainability of the dam for future generations.
Despite its lack of state regulation and jurisdiction, Lake L U Dam continues to be a popular recreational spot in the area, offering a surface area of 54 acres for boating, fishing, and other water activities. With its stunning natural surroundings and abundant wildlife, the dam serves as a vital water resource and climate refuge for both locals and visitors alike, emphasizing the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to preserve its ecological integrity and public safety.
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 Lake L U Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 2,490 cfs | → |
| Bodka Creek Near Geiger | 15 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 318 cfs | → |
| Noxubee River Nr Geiger | 141 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 4,890 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 4,040 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake L U Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Lake L U Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake L U Dam
Where does the data for Lake L U 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 Significant 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 Lake L U Dam.