Location & Surroundings
Lay Dam is a dam in Alabama, United States, at 174 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Glencoe, 8 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 970 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Edwards Farm Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Lay Dam is dam in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States of America.
It is located in Calhoun County, United States.
The elevation is around 174 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Calhoun County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 53' 18" N, 85° 55' 48" W
- Elevation 174 m (DEM: 176 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:33
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other dams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lay Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lay Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 20.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
4.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,030.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 4.8 | 2.0 | 53 | 67 | 1,030.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 3.5 | 66 | 27 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 504.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.9 | 1.9 | 27 | 56 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 367.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.2 | 1.6 | 46 | 71 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.2 | 1.6 | 28 | 76 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 7 | 33 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 488.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.9 | 1.7 | 15 | 61 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 354.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.4 | 1.5 | 48 | 65 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.6 | 1.7 | 56 | 70 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 0.3 | 137 | 30 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 483.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 1.6 | 357 | 58 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 350.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.8 | 0.6 | 9 | 70 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.8 | 1.3 | 21 | 78 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lay Dam?
Now 4.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 20.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lay Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 16m.
What is the local time in Lay Dam?
Local time is 16:33. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Lay Dam?
Lay Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Lay Dam?
Elevation about 174 m. DEM 176 m.
Where is Lay Dam located?
It is at 33.88843, -85.92997 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lay Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry