Lake Tuscaloosa Dam

Alabama — Tuscaloosa County — NORTH RIVER

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTuscaloosa
RiverNORTH RIVER
Coordinates33.26500, -87.50667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height125 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,280 ft
NID Storage180,000 acre-ft
Max Storage180,000 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTUSCALOOSA CITY OF
Other NameNorth River Water Supply Dam

Location Map

About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

Back to All Dams More Dams in Alabama