Lake Tuscaloosa Dam

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (near HOLT)

River/Stream: NORTH RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
125 ft
Dam Length
1,280 ft
Reservoir Storage
180,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
50,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: High — 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
AL01137
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
33.26500, -87.50667
Age
55 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.