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Tuscaloosa News Date: 9/4/2010 8:50:28 AM Nine lakefront and lake-access home sites on Lake Tuscaloosa will be sold at auction regardless of price on Sept. 10. The lots are in Legacy Point… Read More
Tuscaloosa News Date: 8/31/2010 9:14:52 AM Open house: 6 pm at Tuscaloosa Center for Technology, 1300 James I. Harrison Jr. Parkway E. Lake Tuscaloosa Opry: 7-11 pm at Giles Repair, 12020 Lester… Read More
Tuscaloosa News Date: 8/29/2010 8:53:36 AM Here in Tuscaloosa, Sandras opened Lakeside Dental at the Shops of Lake Tuscaloosa. His children, now 17 and 15, have settled in at American Christian… Read More
Environmental Protection Agency Date: 8/25/2010 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting the public to comment on the agency’s draft strategy to protect and restore our nation’s lakes, streams and coastal waters. The strategy, “Coming Together for Clean Water: EPA’s Strategy for Achieving Clean Water,” is designed to chart EPA’s path in furthering EPA… Read More
Outdoor Alabama (ADCNR) Date: 8/20/2010 The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reminds hunters and anglers that all current recreational licenses expire on August 31, 2010. Several years ago, the Alabama Legislature changed the license year so that both hunting and fishing licenses expire on the same date each year, August 31.Hunters and… Read More |
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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. |
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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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