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Lauren B. Cooper - Business Journals Date: 7/24/2008 Statewide home sales fell nearly 27 percent in June, the 10th consecutive monthly decline in Alabama. The Alabama Center for Real Estate reported a total of 4,290 homes sold in the state in June. That's a nearly 27 percent drop from June 2007 and a more than 6 percent drop from May. Homes on Lake Martin, reportedly one… Read More
Amy Gordon - Shelby County Reporter Date: 7/24/2008 Fishing in Lay Lake and in the Coosa River near Vincent is still a fun way to pass the summer days. Just be sure to throw back what you catch. The Alabama Department of Public Health released the 2008 Fish Consumption Advisories for the state on Monday, and the Coosa River in Shelby County was cited for containing PCB… Read More
Bob Johnson - Forbes Date: 7/24/2008 Alabama businesses, farmers and water systems continue to struggle with the effects of two years of drought despite recent rains that have brought some relief. Officials with Dixie Pellets near Selma say water levels on the Alabama River remain so low they are only able to fill barges half full when shipping their product… Read More
Beth Haynes - WBIR Channel 10 News Date: 7/23/2008 "Welcome aboard the brand new river boat," says Captain Mike Hosemann as he greets passengers. These days, the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is truly submerging its guests in nature with a brand new voyage. Its newest attraction, the Tennessee River Gorge Explorer, is giving passengers a unique view of one of our… Read More
John Shryock - WSFA 12 News Date: 7/22/2008 Alabama Power Company says a longtime employee has died in a tragic accident. 52-year-old Robert Lynn Courtney, a hydro journeyman at Mitchell Dam died Tuesday morning at the the hydro generating plant near Verbena. The Associated Press reports that Courtney's body was pulled from the Coosa River by several Chilton County… Read More |
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Background: Located five miles north of the cities of Tuscaloosa and Northport in west central Alabama, Lake Tuscaloosa is a 5,885-acre water supply reservoir with 177 miles of shoreline. The tailwater area (North River) drains into the Black Warrior River basin and is a popular recreational area to many anglers. When the reservoir was impounded by the City of Tuscaloosa in 1971, little material was left behind to serve as fish habitat. Consequently, biologists suspected that the lake would be clear and infertile with relatively low fish production. This has proved to be the case, and water visibilities near the dam often exceed 20 feet. Upper reaches of the lake near Binion and Turkey Creeks are more fertile, have lower water visibilities, and are generally better areas to fish.
Lake Tuscaloosa was constructed to supply domestic and industrial water for the City of Tuscaloosa. However, the lake has become very popular for various types of recreation including boating, swimming and fishing. There are public and private boat ramps located on the lake, as well as several private marinas. Public launches are located at Binion Creek (State), Rock Quarry and Sharps Landing (Municipal). Detailed maps of Lake Tuscaloosa are available at local marinas and sporting goods stores.    
Quick Info About Lake Tuscaloosa
- River: Black Warrior
- Area: 5,885 Acres - Shoreline: 177 Miles - Length: 15 Miles - Vol: 325,000 Acre Ft. - Drainage: 416 Sq. Mi. |
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