Elliott Lake Dam dam
Elliott Lake Dam
Elliott Lake Dam, located in BELGREEN, Alabama, on Dunkin Creek, is a recreational dam completed in 1966 with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities and water supply. The dam is owned by the Local Government and has a structural height of 52 feet with a hydraulic height of 52 feet. It has a storage capacity of 5,720 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 6,782 cfs, making it a significant resource for the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and not being regulated by the state, Elliott Lake Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the community and visitors alike. The dam boasts a length of 800 feet and is primarily an Earth dam type. Its condition is currently rated as "Not Rated", with no recent inspection data available. While it may not be a high-risk structure, its importance in providing recreational activities and water supply highlights the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term sustainability.
With its picturesque location and important role in the local water resource management, Elliott Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like Elliott Lake will play an increasingly crucial role in ensuring water availability for both recreational and practical purposes. It is essential that efforts are made to properly maintain and manage this vital infrastructure to meet the needs of the community and safeguard the surrounding environment for future generations.
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 Elliott Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Near Red Bay | 266 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Bishop | 4,330 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Near Florence Al | 226 cfs | → |
| Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill | 21 cfs | → |
| Sipsey Fork Near Grayson Al | 44 cfs | → |
| Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton Al | 380 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elliott Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Britton Bridge Boat Ramp
- Slickrock Boat Ramp Road Franklin County
- Lost Creek Road Franklin County
- Pritchard Road Franklin County
- Massey Branch Boat Launch
- Cotton Gin Road Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Williams Hollow Campground
- Colbert Ferry Bicycle Only Campground
- Wolf Pen Hunters Camp
- Claymore Camp #1
- Mcdougle Camp
- Piney Grove Campground
Fishing spots
Track Elliott Lake Dam 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 Elliott Lake Dam
Where does the data for Elliott 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 Elliott Lake Dam.