Romine Lake Dam dam
Romine Lake Dam
Romine Lake Dam, located in Madison, Alabama, was completed in 1966 and serves as a recreational water resource for the local community. The dam is privately owned and stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet, with a length of 625 feet. It impounds Knox Creek, offering a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Despite its low hazard potential and not rated condition assessment, Romine Lake Dam provides essential storage capacity with a maximum of 103 acre-feet and normal storage of 67 acre-feet. The dam's design as an earth structure contributes to its stability and longevity. The surrounding area, including the city of Capshaw, benefits from the recreational opportunities and water supply provided by the dam.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Romine Lake Dam has not been subject to state regulation or inspection. However, its primary purpose of recreation and its minimal risk assessment indicate a well-maintained and safe structure. With its picturesque location and essential water storage capacity, Romine Lake Dam remains a valuable resource for both the local community and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Romine Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone Creek Near Athens Al | 525 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Madison Al | 300 cfs | → |
| Broglan Branch At Oakwood Avenue At Huntsville | 38 cfs | → |
| Mcdonald Creek At Patton Road Nr Huntsville Al | 206 cfs | → |
| West Fork Pinhook Cr At Blue Sprs Rd At Huntsville | 75 cfs | → |
| Pinhook C At Mastin Lake Rd At Huntsville | 88 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Romine Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Beaver Dam Tower Loop Limestone County
- Arrowhead Landing Road Limestone County
- Sunnyside Park Morgan County
- Main Launch Way Limestone County
- West Dike Road Limestone County
- Bluff City Boat Ramp Access Road Morgan County
Campgrounds
- Redstone Arsenal Rv Military
- Easter Posey Mwr Military - Redstone Arsenal
- Monte Sano State Park
- Point Mallard City Campground
- Ditto Landing City Campground
- Sharon Johnston Park
Track Romine Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Romine Lake Dam
Where does the data for Romine 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 Romine Lake Dam.