Lake Nicol Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Nicol Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10.3K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,924 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01111 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TUSCALOOSA CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Nicol Dam?
Lake Nicol Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Nicol Dam?
Lake Nicol Dam is owned by TUSCALOOSA CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Nicol Dam built?
Lake Nicol Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Nicol Dam?
Lake Nicol Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.