Lake Nicol Dam

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (near HOLT)

River/Stream: YELLOW CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
82 ft
Dam Length
800 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,349 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,924 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AL01111
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
33.29000, -87.48333
Age
72 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.