Million Dollar Lake #1 dam
Million Dollar Lake #1
Million Dollar Lake #1, located in Lakeview, Alabama, is a privately owned recreational lake with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for visitors. The earth dam of the lake stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 400 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. With a surface area of 4 acres, the lake offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil setting for outdoor recreation.
Despite its inviting appearance, Million Dollar Lake #1 poses a high hazard potential due to its structural characteristics. While the dam's condition remains unrated, there is a need for regular inspections and risk assessments to ensure the safety of the surrounding community. The absence of regulatory oversight and enforcement at the state level raises concerns about emergency preparedness and management measures in the event of a potential hazard.
In the heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Million Dollar Lake #1 serves as a hidden gem for locals and visitors alike to enjoy water-based activities in a picturesque setting. As a notable feature in the Mobile District, the lake's association with Rockcastle Creek Tributary 11 adds to its allure, attracting those who appreciate the beauty of natural landscapes and the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Million Dollar Lake #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al | 32 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al | 147 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al | 349 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek Near Bessemer | 45 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Helena Al | 64 cfs | → |
| Cahaba Valley Creek At Cross Cr Rd At Pelham | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Million Dollar Lake #1.
Boat launches
- County Road 109 13399, Tuscaloosa County
- Deerlick Road Tuscaloosa County
- Lock 15 Road 12701, Tuscaloosa County
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
- Rock Quarry Drive Tuscaloosa
- Terrace Drive Pelham
Campgrounds
- Campground #1
- Campground #2
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Hoover Rv Park
- Holt Lake
- Burchfield Branch Park
Fishing spots
Track Million Dollar Lake #1 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 Million Dollar Lake #1
Where does the data for Million Dollar Lake #1 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 High 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 Million Dollar Lake #1.