Aderhold dam
Aderhold
Aderhold is a privately owned recreational dam located in Harmony Grove, Alabama. Built in 1950, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 23 feet and has a hydraulic height of 18 feet. It serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 780 cubic feet per second. The dam is situated on the TR Cane Creek, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Aderhold has not been rated for its condition assessment. It lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and has not been assessed for risk management measures. The dam does not have associated locks or spillways, and its inspection frequency is listed as zero. While the structure has not been modified in recent years, it is essential for water resource enthusiasts to monitor its condition and safety protocols to ensure the protection of downstream communities and ecosystems.
As a site of potential concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Aderhold represents a significant recreational asset in Cleburne County, Alabama. With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, the dam's condition and risk management measures warrant further attention to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding areas. The lack of recent inspections and emergency preparedness underscores the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance efforts to safeguard both the dam and the communities it serves.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Aderhold -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 175 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 95 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring | 114 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 39 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 125 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aderhold.
Boat launches
- Coleman Boat Ramp Road Cleburne County
- County Road 88 Randolph County
- Randolph County
- Pointe South Drive Randolph County
- Aaron Drive Randolph County
- Int Harvester Road Randolph County
Campgrounds
- Big Oak Gap Hunter Camp
- Coleman Lake Rec Area
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- Pine Glen Recreation Area
- Pine Glen
- Chief Ladiga Trail Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
More reservoirs
Track Aderhold in the Snoflo app
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About Aderhold
Where does the data for Aderhold come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Aderhold.