Marengo County Lake Dam dam
Marengo County Lake Dam
Marengo County Lake Dam, also known as Marengo Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Marengo, Alabama. Completed in 1950, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 43 feet and a structural height of 47 feet, providing recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy the surrounding landscape. With a storage capacity of 636 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1160 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a vital component in managing water resources in the region.
Situated on Joel Creek offstream, Marengo County Lake Dam is a low hazard structure with a condition assessment that is currently not rated. While it is not under state jurisdiction or regulated by state agencies, the dam serves its primary purpose of recreation effectively. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are not readily available, highlighting the need for further evaluation and management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water resource infrastructure.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Marengo County Lake Dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts and climate activists to appreciate the beauty of nature. With its historical significance and recreational value, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. As stakeholders continue to monitor and assess the condition of the dam, it remains a focal point for environmental stewardship and community engagement in Marengo County, Alabama.
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 Marengo County Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 2,730 cfs | → |
| Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville | 3 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 355 cfs | → |
| Satilpa Creek Near Coffeeville Al | 55 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 749 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Coffeeville L&D Nr Coffeeville | 3,920 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marengo County Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Marengo County Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Marengo County Lake Dam
Where does the data for Marengo County Lake Dam 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 Marengo County Lake Dam.