Stowers Number One dam
Stowers Number One
Stowers Number One, located in Fairview, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1948 primarily for recreation purposes. Situated on Murder Creek, this dam has a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a total length of 300 feet. The dam provides a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and has a maximum discharge of 200 cubic feet per second, making it a low hazard potential structure.
Despite its age, Stowers Number One has not been rated for its condition and lacks a formal emergency action plan. The dam has not undergone recent inspections, and there is limited data available on its maintenance and regulatory oversight. Although it is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam serves as a recreational spot for the community and visitors to enjoy.
Located within Congressional District 02 of Alabama, Stowers Number One stands as a historical and functional landmark in Conecuh County. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the potential of this offstream structure, there is an opportunity for further assessment and risk management measures to ensure the safety and longevity of this essential recreational asset.
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 Stowers Number One -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Murder Creek Near Evergreen Al | 90 cfs | → |
| Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al | 123 cfs | → |
| Burnt Corn Creek At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 31 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek At State Hwy 41 At Brewton | 181 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 625 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad | 110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stowers Number One.
Boat launches
- Us 31 Conecuh County
- Us 84 Conecuh County
- Conecuh County 42 Conecuh County
- Bull Slough Road 2298, Conecuh County
- Bradley Road Escambia County
- River Road, Brewton
Track Stowers Number One in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Stowers Number One
Where does the data for Stowers Number One 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 Stowers Number One.